Today, a New scheme is activated that will permit mobile phone users to change their service providers without having to forgo their numbers in what in industry jargon is called mobile number portability. This is available all on All india Basis.
So If you are not happy with your current operator, then you now the option to switch
Here is how the process works:
- Clear your dues with Previous Operator(Incase of postpaid)
- Goto your new operator’s Customer Care Center. select whatever plan you want(Prepaid/Postpaid). And tell them that you want port your previous number.
- Now, send SMS PORT <Mobile Number you wish to port> to 1900. you will get a UPC code in return, via SMS. give your this UPC Code to new operator. They would charge you Rs19/- and process would be completed in a week.
- you get the exact time when switch would occure, that that you can remove the old sim. And start using sim given by your new operator.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is a UPC code?
A. UPC code is an 8 digit Unique porting code which you will be required to provide to New Operator at the time of switching.
Q. Will there be any disconnection of services in this process?
A. Your number will be functional throughout this process. The switchover will happen between 10 pm to 5 am to ensure your connectivity is not disrupted. However there will be a 2 hour span between 10 pm to 5 am when your services may be disrupted, this exact time would be communicated to you in advance.
Q. Do I have to replace my SIM card?
A. Yes. you will get new sim from operator you are switching to.
Q. I have CDMA, can I port to a GSM operator?
A. Yes but you will get to change your handset because CDMA handset does not work for GSM.
Further, If you have any more questions. here are MNP Helpline Numbers:
- Vodafone-18001234567
- IDEA-18002700000
- MTNL Mumbai-1800221503,
- Airtel -18001031111,
- BSNL-18001801503
- TataDocomo 18002660000
With Arrival of MNP, Customer is real king!
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dear sharma ji,
thank your very much for giving me such a important information abour mobile number portability.
thank you.
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Mr. Sharma,
Thanks for this needful information, i want some more information in detail please help me.
1) if my current number is from pune and now i m in mumbai what would be the documents need to submit for my number portability.
2) in pune i was on rented home when i have taken that number and i dont have any old documents for my privous address proof which i have given to my current provider. What can i do in that case.. Please suggest.
Thanks,
anup jaiswal
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i like it ….but the toll free no. given there does not exist…..what do i do
ha ha top loser bsnl does not allow a call for idea or another sevice poor bsnl ….. people are desprate to change they will find it the either way
Thankyou mobile portiviety ke liye.
Mr. Gaurish SharmaJi,
Thanks a Billion!!!!!!!! for the MOST NEEDED info about the CHANGE OF SERVICE PROVIDER.
May you give more like this, GOD BLESS.
dear sir,
i am user of reliance smart but i would like to my service provider. i have completed first step of number protiblity(send PORT 1900). but i haven’t received any unique porting code. please advice me.
Hey Man First maintain 1 Rs in u r Mobil then Send PORT Space And Type u r number then send 1900.
My sim card compny isdo not best
vodafone customer care service center no. is working perfectly fine. Thanks a lot
is it possible to change Data card service provider? nw m havin MTS but i want to convert in to airtel or any other service provider. please reply
MTS is a CDMI Data Card but u cont use other net works.first u can unlock u r card in Mobil shop. then the give u the details.have a nice day good night
Mein ye process nahi jan pa raha hu plz teach me the proccess
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Now I am using Aircel sim card for my mobile, but now a days the service of Aircel is very poor.No network,One way calling, Irritating sounds,etc. etc. So I want to change my number to BSNL service provider for that where I have to pay the conversion charge of Rs.19/-. Can I pay the amount in the BSNL office or not ? Where I will get the new sim card ? Please advice me through email.
mera mobile number vergin ka tha, jo tata docomo se chal raha tha, ab docomo ne mera number disconect kar diya hai, kya mai kise dusare opretor se is numbar ko dubara chalu karva sakta hun.
must hai porting system..my mobile nuM 9993399549
THANKS
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my videcon no 8828888708 sim card registration fail I want stat this no how to do portability without sim card my other no 9323256186 plz help
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Sir,
Now I am using Aircel sim card for my mobile, but i want to change my number to BSNL service provider for that where I have to pay the conversion charge of Rs.19/- and my ID proof is West Bengal Can I pay the amount in the BSNL office or not ? Where I will get the new sim card ? Please advice me through email.
A month ago first time when I requested for port change from Airtel to BSNL, I got the Unique port ID and submitted at BSNL office with required documents by paying the fee amount, and got the new SIM. After submission of the application I start receiving calls from Airtel inquiring the reasons for changing the Service provider. I explained the fact that I experienced that your pre-paid service charges are more than other service providers. After waiting two weeks when I contacted BSNL to enquire the status of Port change, I was told that the Unique port change ID is valid only for one week, so I need to request again for new port change Unique port change ID. About 10 days ago again 2nd time I provided the new port change request Unique ID to BSNL. As expected, immediately again I started receiving calls from Airtel (will you spare two minutes / we need info for changing service provider etc.) for inquiring the reasons for the port change request, but even after almost ONE month I did not get any indication that my service provider has been changed. It seems to me these are port change delay tactics by the service providers. Can you pls advise me the suitable authorities to whom I can report this problem. Thank you.
complaint to cansumar court
Thank you…
Thanks u Sharmaji for helping us..! Looking forword for more from you.!
I have airtel postpaid connection which is on my husband’s name.I want to change the service provider and want that number on my name.Is it possible ??Does it require any signatures of my husband ?
Hi Ashu u r usage of postpaid connection after 3 months u can port it any net work but first submit u r husband’s prof then change it to u r name. any information contact me 9295504704
i request for the port change from my BSNL to IDEA service provider and want that number on my name
you send your person my address- #202, 4the cross lalbagh road behind icici home branch bangalore-27
mobile nomber:-9449013553
I converted my Airtel postpaid into prepaid to have an easy port procedure after how much time after d activation of my Airtel prepaid can I apply to port?
after 1 to 3 months
hey can u give me an example of UPC code….