If you do not want to change your existing mobile number but want to change telecom service provider. So through Mobile Number Portability (MNP) you can do this by porting your number from existing telecom operator to another operator. If you want to port your Airtel number to BSNL, here is a step by step guide on how to port Airtel number to BSNL?
Change Sim Card from Airtel to BSNL
If you are not happy with Airtel service, you can switch to BSNL while retaining your Airtel number.
What is required to convert Airtel number to BSNL?
The Airtel number you are going to port should be 90 days old, you should have one of these valid certificates like Voter ID card, Driving license, Aadhaar card as documents. If you want to port the postpaid number, first you have to pay the outstanding bill.
Required documents:- Identity proof – eg – Voter ID card, or Aadhaar card
- two passport size photos
- Mobile number to be ported must have outgoing messaging service
How to port Airtel number to BSNL?
You can easily port Airtel sim to BSNL by following the steps given below.
- First of all, get Unique Porting Code (UPC) by sending SMS to 1900 by typing PORT 10 digit your mobile number.
As- To - 1900
messsge - PORT 88756***44 - After that a message will be received on your mobile in which UPC code (Unique porting code) will be written. This code will be used to change the sim.
You can use this code once within 15 days. - After that you have to visit any BSNL Store near you to request for porting of mobile number.
- Go there and ask the officer to port your number.
- After that the customer officer will ask you about the required documents and UPC, provide them UPC and required documents.
- Fill a CAF (Customer Application Form) and pay the porting fee for processing. (Currently BSNL is not charging any fee for porting to BSNL).।
- You will be given a New BSNL SIM Card.
On approval of the porting request, BSNL will inform you the date and time of porting. You will need to replace your SIM card at that time. In case of any problem, you can contact on toll free number 1800-180-1503 or 1503.
After how many days will my new sim port be activated?
The porting process time is 4 to 7 days but in most cases the process is completed in 3 to 4 days, sometimes it may take up to 7 days.
How do I know my mobile number has been ported?
When your number is ported then network will disappear from your old sim card, at that time you can check by putting ported number.
How much is the charge for porting a mobile number?
At present BSNL is not taking any charge for this, if you get this work done from a shopkeeper, it can take some charge from you. That's why you go to any of your BSNL Store so that you can port the mobile number for free.
Can I port my postpaid number?
What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows users to switch to any mobile operator in any Licensed Service Area (LSA) in India, while retaining their existing mobile number. The SIM card and all services on your mobile connection will be changed and provided by the new operator.
