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Port your number in China

Looking to switch carriers in China? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom.

How the process works

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Customer switches carrier while keeping number (detailed customer process not captured in sources used here)

Technical Switch

The migration is overseen by MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) using the .

Service Benchmarks

Mobile Timing

Reported porting completion typically within 1–2 hours (varies by operator/province); national rollout since Dec 2019.

Downtime

Minimal

Market Intel

Coverage Scope Mobile MNP nationwide; fixed/other scopes not captured in publicly-accessible sources used here

Regulator MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology)

Consumer Fees Standardized

Major Networks

China Mobile

China Unicom

China Telecom

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Expert Guidance

Nationwide MNP came after pilots; ensure routing/rating systems treat CN numbers as portable for domestic termination.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in China?

Yes, China currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile MNP nationwide; fixed/other scopes not captured in publicly-accessible sources used here services.

How long will I be without service during the switch?

The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking Reported porting completion typically within 1–2 hours (varies by operator/province); national rollout since Dec 2019..