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Port your number in Philippines
Looking to switch carriers in Philippines? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Globe, Smart and Dito Telecommunity.
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)
Expert Guidance
Philippines MNP Act explicitly prohibits any porting fees to the consumer; TCI is a JV of Globe, Smart, and Dito.
Common Questions
Yes, Philippines currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide postpaid and prepaid) services.
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically 4 hours max for cutover (mandated), with the total process usually taking 48 hours (mandated by law).