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Port your number in India

Looking to switch carriers in India? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and BSNL.

How the process works

Submit Request

UPC via SMS to 1900 ('PORT <10-digit>'); CAF/porting form at recipient; 24h withdrawal window

Technical Switch

The migration is overseen by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) using the Database updated at cutover; routing depends on portability awareness (technical scheme not specified in FAQ).

Service Benchmarks

Mobile Timing

3 working days within same LSA; 5 working days inter-LSA; up to 15 working days for J&K, Assam, North East; corporate 5 working days

Downtime

No service for max 4 hours at cutover (night hours) (per FAQ)

Market Intel

Coverage Scope Mobile (intra-LSA + inter-LSA); corporate porting supported

Regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)

Consumer Fees Upper limit per-port transaction charge: INR 6.46 (if asked by recipient) (per FAQ)

Major Networks

Reliance Jio

Bharti Airtel

Vodafone Idea (Vi)

BSNL

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Expert Guidance

India is high-volume MNP; align your fraud controls with the 7-day SIM-swap restriction for UPC generation.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in India?

Yes, India currently has Y status for number portability, covering Mobile (intra-LSA + inter-LSA); corporate porting supported services.

How long will I be without service during the switch?

The maximum allowed service interruption is typically No service for max 4 hours at cutover (night hours) (per FAQ), with the total process usually taking 3 working days within same LSA; 5 working days inter-LSA; up to 15 working days for J&K, Assam, North East; corporate 5 working days.