With MNP all set to release country wide tomorrow, there are something which you need to know. There aren't much fineprints which would affect the user in the MNP race, but its better we know what we are talking about.
1. You can port your number only 3 times in your lifetime. I repeat, three times, and thats it! You are fixed back to your operator.
2. You have to have been atleast 90 days with an operator before you can port your number to the next operator.
3. Once you request for a change of operator, your current operator has 48 hours to make you stay back. If you refuse the offer, you will be shifted to the new operator after the 48 hours are over.
4. You can shift from CDMA to GSM, GSM to CDMA, CDMA to CDMA, and GSM to GSM. You cannot shift your broadband number yet.
5. The maximum an operator can charge for a transfer is Rs.19 + 10.3% service tax on it.You will still need to pay for the SIM card from the new operator.
6. A 2 hour "dead period" is usually possible when this transfer happens. Usually the transfer would be made between 10 PM and 5 AM to avoid much inconvenience.
7. All your previous dues, have to be cleared with your current operator or your request for transfer would be rejected.
8. You prepaid balance will not be carried over.
9. You need to provide all proofs (ID proof, adress proof) to your new operator also.
10. The plans of the new operator would only be effective from the time your number is switched to the new operator.
11. If your request for porting is rejected, your money will not be refunded
12. The is no MNP for landline numbers.
How to MNP:
1. Send SMS "PORT <mobile number>" to 1900
2. You will receive an Unique Porting Code (UPC)
3. Ask for a transfer form to your new operator, where you need to fill up the UPC. Remember, this code has an expiry time.
4. Take the SIM card for the new operator.
5. Based on the confirmation from your exitsing operator, the process would be initiated for switching to your new operator.
6. Once the transfer is made, your new operator SIM will be activated.
Do share your views about MNP. Happy Switching !
1. You can port your number only 3 times in your lifetime. I repeat, three times, and thats it! You are fixed back to your operator.
2. You have to have been atleast 90 days with an operator before you can port your number to the next operator.
3. Once you request for a change of operator, your current operator has 48 hours to make you stay back. If you refuse the offer, you will be shifted to the new operator after the 48 hours are over.
4. You can shift from CDMA to GSM, GSM to CDMA, CDMA to CDMA, and GSM to GSM. You cannot shift your broadband number yet.
5. The maximum an operator can charge for a transfer is Rs.19 + 10.3% service tax on it.You will still need to pay for the SIM card from the new operator.
6. A 2 hour "dead period" is usually possible when this transfer happens. Usually the transfer would be made between 10 PM and 5 AM to avoid much inconvenience.
7. All your previous dues, have to be cleared with your current operator or your request for transfer would be rejected.
8. You prepaid balance will not be carried over.
9. You need to provide all proofs (ID proof, adress proof) to your new operator also.
10. The plans of the new operator would only be effective from the time your number is switched to the new operator.
11. If your request for porting is rejected, your money will not be refunded
12. The is no MNP for landline numbers.
How to MNP:
1. Send SMS "PORT <mobile number>" to 1900
2. You will receive an Unique Porting Code (UPC)
3. Ask for a transfer form to your new operator, where you need to fill up the UPC. Remember, this code has an expiry time.
4. Take the SIM card for the new operator.
5. Based on the confirmation from your exitsing operator, the process would be initiated for switching to your new operator.
6. Once the transfer is made, your new operator SIM will be activated.
Do share your views about MNP. Happy Switching !
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