MNP, Mobile Number Portability has finally arrived! So, have you shifted your operator or will be staying back with your existing operator? For all those who wish to switch operator, let’s check out the quick steps with which you will be able to switch to your favorite operator with minimal efforts. We will guide you with all tips and tricks about MNP so that you can make the most of it without wasting much time.
This morning itself i had ported my Reliance CDMA number to Vodafone and i must tell you that it was a breeze, everything quick and crisp.
Procedure to shift to Vodafone under Mobile Number Portability effortlessly:
- Before you visit Vodafone Store which is the Official gallery of Vodafone, you need to first send sms from your mobile that is PORT (your 10 digit mobile number) to 1900. As soon as you send this sms to 1900, within seconds you will receive a message from 1901 which will be containing the 8 digit alpha numeric UPC (Unique porting Code) which you need to carry along to the Vodafone Store along with the SIM Card which you wish to port.
- So, now at Vodafone Store, you will be given with two forms, one is the Mobile Number Portability: Port In Customers form and the standard Customer Application Form (CAF) of Vodafone.
- For filling the above applications in all you will be requiring 2 recent colour passport sized photographs along with the Xerox copies of Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Identity (POI).
- After filling in both the forms, you need to buy a Welcome Kit from the Cash counter which will cost Rs. 25 which is inclusive of Rs. 5 talk time and Rs. 19 porting fee.
- That’s it after the payment, executive will fill in the SIM number in the Customer Application Form (CAF) and he will give you the acknowledgment for the same. If the executive refuses to give the receipt for your form submission then you can ask the Store Manager for the same as it’s very important to track your application.
So, after submitting the two forms and collecting the Welcome Sim Kit, you are done with the MNP process, you will also receive some confirmation calls from the recipient operator after submitting the request for MNP and then within 7 working days you will receive a message on your existing connection that your number will be ported in the next 2 hours, so as soon as you receive this message your number will be de activated for a period of 2 hours due to operational reasons. So, after 2 hours you need to insert the new Sim card into the mobile and there you go you now have been successfully ported to the new operator.
If you don’t want to join the mass and wish to complete this process without wasting much time in Gallery then it’s advisable to visit the store in the Morning time that is at 10:00 AM. Do share your experiences about the MNP and all your doubts regarding the same. We will be happy to help you for FREE. In similar way you can make use of Mobile Number Portability and can shift to TATA DOCOMO, Idea Cellular, BSNL, airtel etc. Also, before switching do note that, once you switch operator you will have to stay with the operator for at least 90 days before you shift to other operator.
latest price says
to Switch to Vodafone under Mobile Number Portability this facillities are good to come for the customers so, they can chose the connection operator for there realivant connection as there own.there is an amzing steps to do so ,while seeing this i steps we have to go on an easier steps to do so
Vikram says
Thanks, Good Post. I have Airtel it’s good too, planning to shift to Vodaphone.
Kathirvel says
i have a doubt. even if we are paying all our bills. there will be unbilled amount until the next bill is generated. Without collecting the unbilled amount?how old operator will allow to migrate to new operator?
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Well I think for such situation. You would get a call from Vodafone asking you to clear the old balance and after that they would proceed with the migration to Vodafone..
Vikram says
@Kathirvel your calls will be charged till the date and time you had their connection. you will receive a bill for that month for the calls you last made. It’s similar to Credit card, you have to pay all your dues even if you close the card. And regarding migrating you will be ALLOWED to migrate since it’s been passed by the Department of telecom (DoT) you have to check with the respective operators sbout the conditions, terms of service or any kinda clause. Best thing is “Speak to an Operator” 😀
Vikram says
The reps will be more polite, more helpful in providing information as instructed by their supervisors. They will be more scrutinized on their quality scores, hold time, providing info,resolving issues, etc… the mobile operator war has just begun:D
Gaurav Taneja says
Thanks for making our lives a bit easier! Your post is of great help!
Amit.G says
Good article neal!!! i ported my uninor number to idea cellular yest but these guys asked 6days time to port
NeaL Pradeep says
Actually MNP is a process and this process takes 7 days of time as porting needs to be done.
Since it’s a process, it takes 7 days of time!
Ishan says
Hello Sir
Can you tell me that whether I will be able to switch my Tata Indicom (CDMA) mobile no. to any other GSM service operator like vodafone.
And if yes will it follow the same procedure, or does it need any new complication because of CDMA to GSM conversion ?
NeaL Pradeep says
hi ishan, you need to follow the same procedure, there are no complications what so ever.
harish says
is MNP intra state ??. i mean ,presently i am in tamilnadu . can i switch to andhrapradesh ?
NeaL Pradeep says
no harish, MNP is only allowed within the circle and not outside your circle. So, you can’t port into AP’s network.!
harish says
thanks for the info,….. will wait for intra circle -MNP
vinayak says
Is there anyway where we can track the request made for mobile number portability
NeaL Pradeep says
The only way to request your MNP is to call the customer care helpline number of the operator which you have opted to port in and give them details like UPC and Mobile number asfter which they will give you the exact status. It takes a complete of 7 days for porting as its a step by step PROCESS.
nitin says
hello friends plz can u suggest which network is best presently i have IDEA network and i m planning to switch into Vodafone….and presently my call rate is 40paise and in future also i need cheap call rates so plz suggest me the same
NeaL Pradeep says
if you are migrating to vodafone then you have an option of all local calls at 30p with Rs.24 /month STV. Vodafone is no doubt the best operator in Mumbai
Yogiraj says
Hi , I have loop’s Dus Ka Gang card , and wants to go on Vodafone Campus Card . I asked to one vodafone person he asked me “is that sim dus ka gang ” i said “yes” then he said “first you have to close dus ka gang” and then do MNP if u want to convert into vodafone campus . Now how can i convert that card into normal one ?
NeaL Pradeep says
Hi Yogiraj, there’s no condition like that you need to close dkg first and then choose MNP, juz go to any vodafone store with UPC and they will help you out.
Neel says
Hey, nice post.
Since you’ve explained so very nicely, could you also write a detailed article on Intra-state MNP (I know it’s not available presently), for example: if/when it’s likely to come, whether it will at all come or not! I need to change a very old number and just waiting for that.
Do you or anyone (your friends or service providers, etc.) know about it’s possibility?
Thanks,
NK
NeaL Pradeep says
hi Neel, there is still no clarity on the arrival of intra state MNP, but yes when it will arrive we will surely update you with the same.
Susmita says
Bad choice. Airtel,vodafone both r dacoits. I had vodafone. Every month on an average 40rs. were deducted from my balance. After 1yr, starting mnp i got reliance cdma. I think cdma network is the best network above all. No conjesion, lowest rate @1p/2sec. So get reliance cdma.
Anil says
Hi, what validity date you get with MNP SIM when you port to Vodafone. I have ported my number and it’s showing validity date as 14 Feb 2011, which is today. Can you check yours? Also I use an iPhone, what data plan is ideal to me?
NeaL Pradeep says
@Anil there are different plans for prepaid and postpaid customers. For prepaid it costs Rs.100 with no free usage and data charges will be charged at 5p/10kb. n for postpaid you need to check by visiting the vodafone store as tht one ranges from Rs. 200 to 699 and free usage ranges from 100MB to 600 MB respectively. When i did my MNP, the default validity was set to Lifetime validity.
Rajkumar Nishad says
Videocon cellular company does not have facility for MNP.If you are going to switch to Videocon then do not go for it. It’s my personal Experience.
archit says
I am having a tata indicom handset wid tata no. itself..can i switch to vodafone wid same handset?
Sajan says
I filled my MNP form online.so,should i go to the vodafone store to get my new sim card and to submit the proofs?
Ashish says
Is there any portability facility to port normal vodafone to vodafone campus.?or any other method to change it.?
harsh says
Dear,
I am currently using reliance connection and want to switch to vodafone …but the problem is that i am using CDMA connection…i wanted to know that in order to change the number through mobile portability number i have to change my connection to GSM first or i can have the same hand set and use it as such ????
Rushabh says
Thanks for the article. I intend to switch from Airtel to Vodafone because Airtel’s network has worsened over the last 3 months. I have two questions:
1. My Airtel SIM is in the name of a friend who bought that card for me under a buy 1 get 1 free scheme at her office. The billing address is mine though. So can I make the switch to Vodafone using my own identity proof or will I need her identity documents again?
2. What plan will I be migrated to? Will the same tariff apply as the one I subscribed to with Airtel?
Thanks in advance.
Rushabh
pradeep says
what are the default call rates wen we migrate from reliance gsm to vodafone…..can anyone tell me this
Bohra says
Do we like get a message when the MNP request is initiated ? because i have done the procedures on Friday still no update
deepak mukadam says
i want to switch over to VODA FONE through portabilty
gopa says
Heaven sake dont port to IDEA . This guys are literally idiots of no use. They will loot the money like anything .More over the quality is very bad and most of the time no signal.
I had ported to vodafone , I am happy
Ramaa D Nath says
Hi there, yesterday I opted for MNP from Air tell to Vodafone, I sent my No to the official web site of Vodafone on line. So for i haven’t received any UPC from them. Today after reading your article, I sent an text to 1900, an hour back.No reply for this also. I have prepaid Airtel connection. What next?
vishal says
MNP means changing only the operator without changing your old number right ?