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Port your number in Iran
Looking to switch carriers in Iran? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between MCI, MTN Irancell and Rightel.
Technical Porting Process
1
Authorization & Submission
Recipient-led; subscriber requests port at recipient; verification via identity documents; SMS confirmation required
2
Centralized Validation
The migration is overseen by CRA using the Centralized DB managed by CRA; query-on-release updates to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.
Regulatory Benchmarks
Mobile Porting SLA
3-5 working days (standard); technical completion usually < 1 day after approval
Max Service Outage
Minimal
Expert Guidance
Iran's MNP system is centralized and overseen by the CRA; only 2 ports allowed per year per number.
Common Questions
Yes, Iran currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide) services.
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking 3-5 working days (standard); technical completion usually < 1 day after approval.