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Port your number in Germany

Looking to switch carriers in Germany? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany and O2 (Telefónica).

Technical Porting Process

1

Authorization & Submission

Provider switching with right to retain number; donor must issue PAC/approval within specified time

2

Centralized Validation

The migration is overseen by Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) using the Centralized/Decentralized hybrid; data exchange via specified technical protocols to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.

Regulatory Benchmarks

Mobile Porting SLA

1 working day (technical completion)

Max Service Outage

Service interruption during switch may not exceed 1 working day (mandated)

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Expert Guidance

TKG 2021 § 59 explicitly states that service interruption must not exceed one working day.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Germany?
Yes, Germany currently has Y status for number portability, covering Fixed and mobile number portability under EU/German framework services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically Service interruption during switch may not exceed 1 working day (mandated), with the total process usually taking 1 working day (technical completion).

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