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Port your number in Saudi Arabia
Looking to switch carriers in Saudi Arabia? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between STC, Mobily and Zain Saudi Arabia.
Technical Porting Process
1
Authorization & Submission
Mobile: Recipient-led; validation via SMS code; Fixed: gaining provider led; automated procedure via central system
2
Centralized Validation
The migration is overseen by CST using the Centralized DB managed by CST; automated transaction processing to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.
Regulatory Benchmarks
Mobile Porting SLA
24 hours (target for mobile); typically < 1 day
Max Service Outage
Minimal
Expert Guidance
Saudi Arabia has a highly modern central system that covers both fixed and mobile portability transactions.
Common Questions
Yes, Saudi Arabia currently has Y status for number portability, covering Mobile and fixed (including unified 9200 numbers) services.
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking 24 hours (target for mobile); typically < 1 day.