6 Steps to Port Number: 2020 Update

Planning to change your network? Keep reading for all the details.

Follow the steps below to port to any operator.

Step 1. Generating porting code:

The first step of porting is to generate a porting code which stays valid for 4 days only as per new rules from TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India).

To generate the code send the following text message:

Step 2. Receive Porting Code:

You will receive a SMS from 1901 with your code which is called UPC or Unique Porting Code. UPC code expires in 4 days.

Step 3. Submitting Porting Request

Next step is to submit your porting application to the operator or 10digi.com. You can easily do it online or visit the operator store near you.

For corporate/ company connections: The users need to submit a NOC in order to process Mobile Number Porting for their corporate numbers. This NOC needs to be on the letterhead of the company and should be stamped and signed by authorised signatory along with other documents.

Step 4: Processing Time

You will receive a message within 1-2 days on your current network stating a confirmation or decline of porting request. It will also indicate the date and time of porting.

Step 5: Activation

You can change and start using your new SIM when the old connection stops working.

Step 6. First Recharge on New Network

First recharge (in case of prepaid connection) will be done automatically when the porting and activation process is completed.

That’s right! Porting has rules too. Make sure you follow them a little better than you follow the traffic rules.

Here is the list of things important for being eligible to port your current network to another:

The 90 Days Same Network Rule (Very Imp):

In order to be able to port the number, one needs to ensure that at least 90 days has passed from the time of activation of your old network that you wish to change to a new network. This means that you cannot port before 90 days if you have bought a new number or ported the number in the past.

No outstanding postpaid bills:

A postpaid subscriber needs to ensure that all the bills and dues are paid in time before shifting. An undertaking form is signed before porting the number. Also, along with your bill payments, you have to make sure that you pay an extra amount of about Rs. 50 – 100 that you can use for 3-5 days (i.e the time to process porting request)

The balance amount will be nulled for prepaid number:

A prepaid subscriber should know that the mobile balance amount is nulled at the time of porting the number.

Any Postpaid to another Prepaid
Any Prepaid to another Postpaid
Any Prepaid to another Prepaid
Any Postpaid to another Postpaid

Learn from other’s mistakes, don’t do this at the time of porting!

1. Porting before 90 days of activation

You can not change your network before 90 days of buying the number or from previous
porting. The application will be rejected if one tries to port before this time.

2. Unpaid extra usage amount (Rs. 50-100) with bill

It takes about 3-5 working days to process the MNP request. This means that you will be using your old postpaid connection till the time new one gets activated. Thus, one has to pay a little extra in the bill (Rs. 50-Rs. 100) to be able to use the number for 3-5 days.

3. Porting code mismatch

The unique porting code stays valid for only 4 days from the date of generating it. It is important to use this code within this time. If your porting request has got cancelled for any reason, wait for this period of 4 days to get over. Request for the porting code again after 4 days.

4. Why port number?

Mobile Number Portability is a brilliant way of getting your favourite network connection without changing your existing number. Depending on your needs, there can be multiple reasons for you to port number. Here is a list of some of the ways porting number can ease your life.

• Lifelong ownership of the number. Thus, no need to keep changing your number.
• Free choice to choose amongst the best network provider
• Get the best network provider of your area
• Switch to prepaid/postpaid according to your requirements
• Increase in competition in the telecom service providers resulting in better offers, services and customer support

5. Why choose 10digi.com?

We are in a time period where everything is delivered home. Then why not your SIM connections.

Now you don’t have to look for telecom stores and wait there for your turn. Your personalised stores are here in your mobile phones. Just one click to get a new connection or port your number sitting at home.

OH! That’s not all. There are more benefits of porting online with 10digi.com rather than finding a store:

• Get the best deals on porting your number.
• Pay only for the selected plan, no extra porting charges.
• Get exclusive customer support on call.
• No parking or heavy traffic traumas.
• Free delivery.
• Delivery at your chosen time slot.

So get going and port your number sitting at home.

We have the best way to figure out a better network for you.

One of the most possible reason for you to port your number can be connection problems with the current network provider. So when you choose your new network, make sure it works well in your location. Ask people around you or you can so a quick survey through this government website from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Link: http://www.coveragemap.trai.gov.in/

Now that you know EVERYTHING about porting your number, rush online and start comparing network coverages. Choose from top networks like Jio, Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. For affordable postpaid/ prepaid deals you can port to Airtel, Vodafone or Idea.