MNP or mobile number portability, allows mobile phone number users to migrate from one mobile network operator to another without changing the mobile phone number. In other words MNP is a process of retaining a mobile number even after changing the service provider. MNP provides freedom to the mobile users or subscribers to terminate the service of a network operator without any fear of losing the mobile number. Hence this technology would help mobile users to switch to a new service provider in case of any inconvenience with the current network operator.
Step 1.
In India Mobile number portability can be availed by both postpaid and prepaid customers and works on GSM as well as CDMA platforms.
Six simple steps of MNP
Step 1.
Send an SMS “PORT ” to 1900
For instance if you require an MNP for 1234567890, your SMS shall be PORT 1234567890.
Step 2.
You would get an SMS which contains a unique ‘porting code’.
Step 3.
Send an SMS of your unique porting code to your preferred network operator. It shall be noted that unique porting code is valid only for a limited period from the date of receipt. Hence you have to SMS your porting code to the new operator at earliest possible otherwise you have to apply again for a new porting code.
Step 4.
Your current service provider will check with your preferred network operator after ensuring there are no dues and approval will be given for porting.
Step 5.
You will get an SMS regarding the time and date of porting. As per the current regulation the process of MNP shall not exceed 4 days from the date of first SMS. You are also required to submit a filled in MNP form to your preferred operator along with documents supporting your Identity and address proof.
Step 6.
Once the porting is completed you would get a switch confirmation SMS from your preferred operator. Your phone may be dead for about two hours when the porting takes place. As soon as your phone comes to live, you will under a new operatorwith the same old mobile phone number.
At the last it shall be noted that MNP can be availed only once in every 90 days.
Note: After you changed to the new operator, your phone Number will not update with new operator name in some internet tools which are providing details of the search phone number services like Trace phone number, Phone number tracer, Phone number finder, Reverse phone lookup, Phone Directory, etc..
