How to Port a Mobile number
Procedure for mobile number Portability
Mobile number portability in India have been a great success with an estimated 5 million ports already taken place. Still the procedures for MNP seems to be unclear for the potential beneficiaries . MNP can be done by following these simple steps
- Send PORT <space> MOBILE NUMBER to 1900
- You will get an SMS reply that contains a unique porting code.
- Get the Special sim for MNP connections from your new operator’s store by submitting the porting code , identity proofs and other relevant documents
- Your existing operator will check with new operator & if there are no dues then approval will be given for porting.
- You will get an SMS on the time and date when porting will take place. Rules mandate that process be completed within 4 days of applying.
- After porting is complete, you will receive an SMS from your new operator confirming the switch. Your phone may be dead for about 2 hours when the porting takes place.
