How to Switch to BSNL Mobile under Mobile Number Portability ?

Procedure to transfer your number to BSNL Mobile:

• First you need to obtain a Unique Porting Code (UPC) which you can easily get by sending an SMS to 1900 in the format of ‘Port Space 10 digit mobile number’ e.g. .
• Now, Fill in the BSNL CAF for mobile connection along with a Porting CAF mentioning Unique Porting Code (UPC). In both the forms you will need to mention desired FRC and an alternate number on the BSNL/Porting CAF.
• After filling both the CAF along with necessary ID and address proof you will have to wait for 48 – 96 hours as this is the processing time.
• Before disconnection of services from previous service provider, you will receive an SMS intimating that your services will be disconnected shortly and then you will be connected with new service provider within around 2 hours after receiving the sms.
• After that, insert the BSNL SIM which you will be getting into your mobile and enjoy BSNL services. In case of any problems call customer care centre toll free at 18001801503

How to Switch to TATA DOCOMO under Mobile Number Portability ?

Mobile Number Portability -MNP- Procedures for Prepaid Customers
Step 1 : SMS PORT <10 digit mobile number> to 1900 and get your UPC Code.
Step 2 : Get a new Tata DOCOMO Sim and Fill an application form available at your nearest Tata DOCOMO Retailer. Enter the UPC code in the application form along with a copy of a valid Address and Identity proof. Submit a Passport size Photograph as well.
Step 3 : Tata DOCOMo Send you an SMS telling the day when your number will be transferred. Just insert your Tata DOCOMO sim on the mentioned day and Started.
Mobile Number Portability -MNP- Procedures for Postpaid Customers
Step 1 : SMS PORT <10 digit mobile number> to 1900 and get your UPC Code. Get more details from Tata DOCOMO Website or Toll Free Number 1800-266-0000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1800-266-0000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Step 2 : Tata DOCOMO Sales team approach you to get the formalities done and give you a TATA DOCOMo SIM. You will need to give him a valid proof of identity, proof of address and a copy of last paid bills to your current mobile operater.
Step 3 : Tata DOCOMo Send you an SMS telling the day when your number will be transferred. Just insert your Tata DOCOMO sim on the mentioned day and Started.

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Steps to move your mobile number to airtel:

	1.To begin with, you need to generate UPC (Unique Porting Code) by sending SMS to 1900. UPC is an alphanumeric code allocated, upon request, by a mobile operator to its subscriber for the purpose of facilitation of porting of his/her mobile number to another operator.
	• SMS to be sent : PORT to 1900. Operator SMS charges will be applicable. • Eg. SMS PORT 98XXXXXXXX to 1900
2.	After sending SMS to 1900, you will receive UPC (Unique Porting Code) as a SMS from 1901 giving 8 digit alpha-numeric Unique Porting Code (UPC) and UPC expiry date in MM/DD/YYYY format
3.	Visit your nearest airtel outlet / showroom
4.	Fill airtel Mobile Number Porting (MNP) form providing details like
	• Current Mobile Number • Current Operator name • UPC code
5.	Submit Address & Id proof documents, self-attested photo and last bill copy of postpaid connection (if applicable) along-with filled MNP form and Customer Agreement Form.
6.	Buy the airtel MNP SIM card from airtel outlet / showroom. SIM charges, talktime value and porting charge are non-refundable in the event of cancellation / rejection of port-in request.
7.	airtel will send an SMS on your old/existing operator’s SIM (existing connection) intimating about the porting date and time, i.e. the date and approximate time till when you can continue to use your existing operator’s SIM card.
8.	There will be a 2-hour ‘no service period’ which will begin after the porting time as given above. The ‘no service period’ will be between 12 midnight to 5 am during which your mobile service will not be active on any SIM. All efforts will be made to ensure that this ‘no service period’ causes minimum inconvenience to you.
9.	After the ‘no service period’, you can replace your existing operator’s SIM card with the new airtel SIM card in your handset.