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Port your number in Egypt

Looking to switch carriers in Egypt? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Egypt and WE.

Technical Porting Process

1

Authorization & Submission

Recipient-led; visit recipient store with ID; subscriber receives validation SMS; 24h completion target

2

Centralized Validation

The migration is overseen by NTRA using the Centralized DB managed by NTRA; real-time broadcast to carriers to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.

Regulatory Benchmarks

Mobile Porting SLA

24 hours (mandated max for simple ports)

Max Service Outage

Minimal

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Expert Guidance

NTRA updated rules to mandate 24-hour porting completion to improve consumer experience and competition.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Egypt?
Yes, Egypt currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide) services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking 24 hours (mandated max for simple ports).

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