Gone
are the days when you had to be content with the offers, plans, or packs that
were available with your telecom service provider and you did not have the
option to switch to a different provider without changing your mobile number.
These days, if you want to move to a different telecom provider for a new
prepaid or postpaid plan while retaining your mobile number, it is very much
possible. This is made possible with the Mobile Number Portability also known
as MNP or simply Porting. There are many advantages to porting such as getting
better offers or getting on a stronger network. Regarding porting and getting a
new SIM card, you
may have several questions on your mind which we can clarify below:
What
is the process of porting my number?
If
you want to port your number to a provider such as Airtel you can get the
entire process done from the safety and comfort of your home. You can go to
Airtel’s Website and go to the prepaid tab and choose “Port to Airtel Prepaid”
from the dropdown. You will be directed to some prepaid plans and you can
choose one according to your liking and you can later change the plan once the
validity of this one gets over. Click on “Buy Now” and schedule your SIM
delivery and home KYC pickup. You need to share your UPC or Unique Port-in
Code, Valid address proof, and Identity Proof with the Airtel executive as part
of KYC. Your port-in request will be processed and your number will be ported
in around 48 hours. Porting to other circles can take up to 4 days.
How
can I get my Unique Porting Code or UPC?
You
can generate your Unique Porting Code by sending an SMS “PORT<Space>Your
10 digit mobile number” to 1900. The UPC will be delivered to you by 1901
through an SMS. This will be valid for 4 days.
Will
my number be inactive for a long time during the porting process?
For a
couple of hours post-midnight, your number will be inactive as the number is
ported over to Airtel. Information about this will be sent to you beforehand
through an SMS.
Do I
need to pay a fee to port my number to Airtel?
Porting
of the number does not require any money to be paid by you. It is free of
charge.
Will
my balance by carried forward to Airtel?
If
you are switching to Airtel from a different telecom company, your balance can
not be carried forward to Airtel. You have to consume it before porting to
Airtel, otherwise, it will be lost.
Do I
have to go somewhere to port my number?
All
the steps of your porting including SIM delivery and KYC pickup can be carried
out directly from your doorstep. That’s why you do not need to go anywhere and
carry out the entire process from the comfort of your home.
By porting
to Airtel you can enjoy one of the strongest mobile networks in India with some
amazing tariff plans. If you too want to choose Airtel for porting your current
number then you can get started by going to the Airtel Prepaid porting page
here. https://www.airtel.in/prepaid-4g-sim/.
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