Technical Porting Process

1

Authorization & Submission

Recipient-led; obtain USC (Unique Subscriber Code) from donor; provide USC and ID to recipient; 60-day lock-in period

2

Centralized Validation

The migration is overseen by NTC using the Centralized clearinghouse managed by TCI; LRN-based routing to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.

Regulatory Benchmarks

Mobile Porting SLA

48 hours (mandated by law)

Max Service Outage

4 hours max for cutover (mandated)

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Expert Guidance

Philippines MNP Act explicitly prohibits any porting fees to the consumer; TCI is a JV of Globe, Smart, and Dito.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Philippines?
Yes, Philippines currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide postpaid and prepaid) services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically 4 hours max for cutover (mandated), with the total process usually taking 48 hours (mandated by law).

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