Mobile Number Portability: Frequently Asked Questions

The long-awaited mobile number portability finally became reality on Wednesday, empowering consumers to change providers conveniently

1-Allows subscriber to opt for service provider of his choice but retain his mobile number. The number gets ported to the new provider

2-Subscriber can stay with same technology, GSM/CDMA. Also change to CDMA or vice versa. Both post-paid & prepaid subscribers can use it.

3-Seven working days. Fifteen days in J&K , North-east

4-Will cost Rs 19, to be collected by new service provider

5-Mobile Number Portability: Can you retain your number in another city?

No. You can’t change circles

6-A subscriber must be with a provider for at least three months.

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