Port Your Number (MNP Guide)

Mobile Number Portability lets you switch operators while keeping your existing number. Here is the exact 6-step process used in India in 2026.

1. 1

   Check eligibility

   Your current SIM must be active for at least 90 days. Clear all outstanding postpaid dues before porting.

2. 2

   Generate UPC

   From the number you want to port, SMS 'PORT <your 10-digit number>' to 1900. You will receive a Unique Porting Code (UPC) valid for 4 days (15 days in J&K, NE, Assam).

3. 3

   Visit new operator

   Walk into the new operator's store or order a SIM from their app. Submit Aadhaar / passport, photograph, and the UPC.

4. 4

   eKYC verification

   Complete biometric or Aadhaar OTP verification. You will receive a new SIM (or eSIM QR code).

5. 5

   Wait for activation

   Porting completes in 3 working days (5 in J&K). You will get an SMS with the exact switchover time, usually overnight.

6. 6

   Insert new SIM

   After the switchover SMS, remove the old SIM, insert the new one, and restart the phone. Your number is now on the new network.