The mobile number portability rule has been changed from December 2019. Today, TRAI (the telecom regulatory authority of India) has introduced new guidelines related to mobile number portability. Now you can switch to any network within 3 to 5 days. Before these guidelines switched from one network to another, it was a little complicated, and the waiting time was about 15 days, which was irritating and could hamper some important work. Now, with the effect of new guidelines, mobile number portability will become easy.
Let's look at the process of mobile number portability step by step.
How to Port?
- Suppose if you are using Jio, Airtel, or any other operator and want to switch to a different one, the first you will need a unique porting code.
- For this, you only need to send an SMS from the current operator.
- Write PORT and then give a space and write your mobile number and send it to 1900.
- Now you receive a unique porting code by SMS.
- Next, you will need to go to the nearest service center of the desired operator. For example, if you want to switch from Jio to Airtel, then you will need to visit the Airtel service center.
- Here you will need to confirm your ID and will have to fill out a porting form where you will need to write Unique Porting Code received by SMS.
- According to TRAI, the new operator will charge you about Rs. 7 for porting and your desired recharge plan amount. This service center will give you a new SIM card from their company.
- Now if you are porting to the same circle, the waiting time will be 3 days, but for a different circle, the waiting time will be 5 days. ( In Jammu & Kashmir and the north-east region like Assam, Tripura and others, you will still have to wait for 15 days for porting.)
- You can now cancel your porting request by sending SMS to your current operator.
e.g., CANCEL 94XXXXXXXX and send it to 1900.
Eligibility Criteria for Porting :-
- You must have completed 90 days in the current network.
- For Postpaid users, you will have to pay your entire old bill.
Some Doubt related to Mobile Number Portability :-
Can I port my number from one state to another state, like Bihar/Jharkhand to West Bengal or Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat?
Yes, you can switch it to any state or any circle in all of India, but if you switch from one circle to another, only the waiting time will increase. In the same circle you will have to wait for 3 days, but in a different circle you will have to wait for 5 days.
Is there any charge for porting?
Yes, there are Rs. 6.46 charges for MNP.
How long does it take to port to Airtel?
In the same circle for 3 days and in a different circle for 5 days,.
Will the balance be transferred to MNP?
No, your balance will not be transferred to MNP. So before porting your Prepaid SIM card, first ensure that you have used your all current balance because you will lose your current operator balance in MNP.
How many times can mobile portability be done?
You can port your mobile number every time you complete 90 days of activation. Once you complete 90 days, you can switch to any network any number of times.
Can a phone company refuse to port your number?
No, network companies can't refuse to port your number.
Can MNP be cancelled?
Yes, MNP can be cancelled by sending an SMS "CANCEL" space your mobile number to 1900.
Can We Port Airtel to Jio?
Yes, you can port any operator to any operator by following the above steps.
How can I port my SIM?
Just following the above steps, you can port your SIM to any desired network.
Is MNP possible before 90 days?
No, you can't port before 90 days.
Can I port back to my old network?
Yes, you can port back to your old network, but for this, you will have to wait for 90 days.
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