Table of Contents
- 1 Can I use my number while porting?
- 2 Can I use my new SIM while porting?
- 3 What happens to my old phone when I port my number?
- 4 Can I port number online?
- 5 How long does it take to port a number to visible?
- 6 Should you be worried about porting a phone number?
- 7 What is ‘porting out’ and how does it work?
Can I use my number while porting?
If you’re switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often referred to as phone number porting – can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers.
Can I use my new SIM while porting?
Yes you can insert new sim anytime after porting…. But it takes 4 to 7 days to get activated…. Once the new sim is activated you ll receive message to the alternative mobile number you have given at the time of porting. Usually the new sim ll get activated at the 5 th day night between 12 to 6 am.
How long does it take for a mobile number to be ported?
It usually takes 3 hours to port a mobile number. Landline numbers can take longer. Your new telco should tell you when the port is complete.
What happens during number porting?
Porting is generally a permanent means of moving a phone number to another provider, as the old account associated with the number will be closed. Compare this to forwarding, where the number keeps its old account association, but is forwarding to another number or person instead.
What happens to my old phone when I port my number?
The porting process is designed to minimise the time you’ll be without a service. After you’ve supplied your new network with the PAC code, your old number will remain active. That means you’ll still receive calls and texts.
Can I port number online?
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the right solution for you. Changing your mobile network without changing the mobile number needs your number to be ported. This can be done online.
How many times I can port my mobile number?
If a number is already ported once, the number can again be ported only after 90 days from the date of the previous porting. TRAI has explained that this minimum period is required so as to enable the service provider to recover the customer acquisition cost.
Why does porting take so long?
Carriers don’t want to port your numbers. It’s that simple. The longer a carrier or SIP trunk provider drags its feet giving up those numbers, the longer the company can keep charging you. So, given the opportunity, the losing carrier will nitpick, fuss and draw the process out as long as they can.
How long does it take to port a number to visible?
We looked into it, and the average time for a complete porting process is 4.9 days, although many of our members have seen much shorter times. Stay tuned to your email, as we’ll let you know when your port is complete and you’re ready to go and thanks in advance for your patience.
Should you be worried about porting a phone number?
There is actually nothing to worry about, and here’s what you need to know about the process. One of the more common misconceptions about porting a phone number is that the new provider takes ownership of the number.
Can I port my phone number from one provider to another?
Porting is not always possible. If you are moving to a new geographic area, you may not be able to keep your current phone number when changing providers. Also, some rural wireline service providers may obtain waivers for the porting requirement from state authorities.
Can I keep my phone number when switching service providers?
If you’re switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often referred to as phone number porting – can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers. You may request service from a different company at any time.
What is ‘porting out’ and how does it work?
It’s called “porting out”: Thieves use your information to switch your phone number to a new phone with a new service provider, without your phone ever leaving your possession.