How to Port Mobile Number?

Are you fed up with your current mobile operator? Is your phone number causing you issues? Don’t worry, changing telecom providers is easier than you think! And the best part? You can keep your current phone number. Whether you’re unhappy with your tariff plan or moving to a new area, porting your number is the solution. 

Take a look at the step-by-step process of porting your mobile number.

Step by Step Process on How to Port Mobile Number Operator

Begin by selecting the telecom operator that you want to port your mobile number to. After making your decision, follow these steps:

Step 1 – To initiate the process of porting your mobile number, send an SMS in the format “PORT <Mobile number you wish to port>” to 1900 from your registered mobile number.

Step 2 – You will receive an 8-digit UPC (Unique Porting Code) from your current operator on your registered mobile number. The UPC remains valid for 4 days, except in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and the North East, where it is valid for 30 days.

Step 3 – Visit your local service operator or their store/office and submit the UPC along with the required documents for mobile number portability.

Step 4 – The new operator will initiate a request to the old operator for verification of your mobile bill payments. Your previous operator has the right to approve or reject your request to port your mobile number. You will receive a notification about the status of your request within a week.

Step 5 – Once your request is approved, the new operator will notify you via SMS about the date and time of the mobile SIM port process. During the porting process, your mobile services will be unavailable for approximately 2 hours.

Step 6 – Insert the new SIM card provided by the new operator, and your phone number will be activated for the new network service

Also Read- How to transfer your KYC from an old phone number to a new phone number?

Port Jio Mobile Number to Other Operators

Steps to port JIO mobile number to other operators

• Visit the nearest operator store or retailer where you wish to initiate the porting process
• The executive will assist you in filling out the Porting Form and completing other necessary formalities such as document submission and porting fee
• Upon completion, the store operator will provide you with a new SIM card and you will receive a confirmation message for your porting request
• The porting process typically takes 4-5 days. Within a Licensed Service Area (LSA), such as Gujarat, porting usually takes 3 working days. Porting between different LSAs, like Delhi to Mumbai, takes 5 working days. For corporate number porting, the process takes 5 working days. Please note that Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East licensed service areas may require up to 15 working days for porting
• Once the porting process is complete, your previous network’s SIM will automatically stop working. Insert the new SIM into your phone
• After you see signal bars on your handset, dial 59059 for post-verification to activate your new service provider’s network

Port Airtel Mobile Number to Other Telecom Operators

Steps to Port Your Airtel Mobile Number are:

• Visit the nearest operator store or retailer where you want to port your number
• Complete the porting form and necessary formalities such as document submission and porting fee
• Receive a new SIM card and a confirmation message for your porting request
• The porting process takes 4-5 days, with 3 working days for porting within the same Licensed Service Area (LSA), 5 working days for porting between different LSAs, and 5 working days for corporate number porting. In Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East LSAs, porting may take up to 15 working days
• Once the porting process is complete, your previous network’s SIM will stop working, and you can insert the new SIM
• Dial 59059 after seeing signal bars on your handset for post-verification and activation on the network of your new service provider

Port Vi Number to Other Operator

Follow the given steps to port your Vodafone Idea mobile number to another network:

• Visit the nearest operator store or retailer where you wish to port out
• Fill out the Porting Form and complete necessary formalities such as document submission and porting fee with the assistance of the executive
• Receive a new SIM card from the store operator and get a confirmation message for your porting request
• The porting process typically takes 4-5 days. Porting within the same Licensed Service Area (LSA) takes 3 working days, while porting between different LSAs or corporate numbers may take up to 5 working days. In Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East LSAs, the porting time can be up to 15 working days
• Your previous network’s SIM will automatically cease to work. Insert the new SIM into your phone
• Upon seeing signal bars on your handset, dial 59059 for post-verification and activation on the network of your new service provider

Also read- How to transfer your KYC from an old phone number to a new phone number?

Conclusion

Porting your mobile number is a hassle-free process that can be completed within a few days. With the help of the given guide, you can easily switch to a new operator without having to change your mobile number. By following the necessary steps and meeting the required conditions, you can enjoy uninterrupted mobile services on your preferred network.