Are working hard to deal with and consider changing the telecommunications service provider, because you think the tariff package is too high or the service is not good? Or are you moving from one location to another? Whatever the reason, the only way to solve all your problems is-mobile number portability. Yes, just switch to a new telecom operator! However, due to various reasons, many people did not take this step. Many people think that changing the telecom operator also means changing your phone number. All your friends, family, colleagues and all official documents know this number, such as Aadhaar cards, Pan cards, and so on. However, this is wrong. You can also port your phone number! This means that you can keep your current mobile phone number and still switch to a new telecom operator. To learn how to port your phone number, you need to do the following.
Step 1: Send an SMS to 1900 with the text PORT followed by the space Mobile number you wish to port>. The message would look like this: PORT 9811198111 and send this to 1900. You need to ensure that you are sending the message from the same number that you want to port.
Step 2: Following this, you will get an 8-digit UPC (Unique Porting Code) from your current telecom operator on your registered mobile number. This UPC will remain valid for four days except for Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, North East where UPC will be valid for 30 days.
Step 3: Next, you need to connect with your nearest service operator of the telecom operator in which you want to port your phone number and submit the 8-digit UPC code and required documents. The documents that you required are – ID proof copy, Address proof copy, CAF (Customer Agreement Form) with UPC details, and Last bill payment copy of the postpaid number. The new operator will charge the subscriber ₹5.74.
Step 4: The new operator will submit a request to the previous operator to verify your mobile bill payments’ background. It’s worth noting that the outcome of your prior operation determines whether or not your request for a mobile number porting is rejected or approved. Within a week, you will be advised of the progress of your request.
Step 5: After your request is approved, the new operator will send you an SMS with the time and date for the mobile SIM port process. Your mobile phone services will be unavailable for approximately 2 hours throughout the porting procedure.
Step 6: Your mobile number will be activated with the new network service once you insert the new SIM card.
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