Mobile Number Portability in India – How to change your operator by not changing your number?

Mobile number portability (MNP) enables mobile telephone users to retain their mobile telephone numbers when changing from one mobile network operator to another.

How to use Mobile Number Portability (MNP) process in India

1. Send an SMS to 1900 with text “PORT” followed by space, followed by your mobile number (for example: PORT 9XXXXXXXX1 to 1900)
2. You will get your unique porting code.This code will be used to reference porting.
3. which connecting you want ? Go to your nearest service provider showroom with your unique porting code and id proof and your photo
4. you need to buy new service provider SIM card. Approach service provider you have opted for with unique code. Carry address & ID proof/ photograph/ application form with unique code & mobile number. Complete this process within the expiry date that came with unique code.
5. After beginning the Mobile number porting process you will have to face 3 hour no service period. It can also occur between 12AM to 5AM in which period your mobile number will not be active for any network.