Procedure for Mobile number portability (MNP) in India

Procedure for MNP in India

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) has been implemented through out India between all mobile service providers from 20th January 2011. IT enables mobile phone users to shift from one service provider to another service provider with retaining their mobile number. This is a great idea as it provides customers to choose a better service provider with out the change of mobile number.

Mobile Number Portability is available for both postpaid and prepaid users. The procedure for application of Mobile Number Portability is as follows.

   1. Send an sms "PORT" <space> <mobile no:> from your phone to 1900.
   2. You will get a reply with a unique code.
   3. Use this code to apply for new service provider, then you will get the new network with same no:
   4. A fee of Rs. 19 will be charged for Mobile Number Portability.

For more information, contact your service providers in their following tollfree no:

    * Aircel - 9802098020
    * Airtel -18001031111
    * BSNL-18001801503
    * IDEA MNP Helpline: 1800-270-0000
    * MTNL Mumbai-1800221503
    * TATA Docomo MNP Helpline: 1800-266-0000
    * Vodafone MNP Helpline: 1800-1234567