How to switch to Airtel using MNP

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Airtel is not offering any  special discounts  for the new customers switching through MNP.

Procedure to migrate your existing number to airtel

  • First as usual, 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. For this you need to sms, PORT <your Mobile Number> to 1900. Eg. SMS PORT 90680 12345 to 1900.
  • Now, after sending SMS to 1900, you will receive UPC (Unique Porting Code) as a return SMS from 1901 giving 8 digit alpha-numeric Unique Porting Code (UPC) and UPC expiry date in MM/DD/YYYY format.
  • Now, after this you need to visit airtel gallery or airtel lobby and you will need to fill in the airtel Mobile Number Porting (MNP) form providing details like Current Mobile Number, Current Operator name along with UPC code which you have received in the form of sms.

  • Now, you will have to buy the airtel MNP SIM card from airtel outlet by paying Rs. 19 towards the MNP charges and also along the appropriate FRC amount.
  • After paying the MNP charges,  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. 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.
  • After receiving the sms just put in the new airtel sim and enjoy the airtel services.

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Atulperx December 2, 2010 at 7:14 am

It is good for many people but right now most big brands offering dual sim card options and I think this system will work for only those people who can afford one mobile and want to stay with same number .

I have two mobile and one is dual sim car , so It is best way to handle 3 networks easily by 2 cells .

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ashish December 2, 2010 at 4:01 pm

You are right dear but I believe MNP for me is to retain the same number…
Not keeping different networks!!!

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Atulperx December 2, 2010 at 5:07 pm

Bro don’t take it personally but if you stay in one area than yes it is good to stick with one network . But I always keep moving from one state to another , so I have selected 3 best networks according to connections range and better plans on roaming too .

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Ashish Sukhija December 2, 2010 at 6:47 pm

true very true and yes u r right..!!!
For this one needs a dual sim mobile and then keep on wid d same number…!!

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