Want to port your number to BSNL leaving Jio, Airtel?
Want to port your number to bsnl leaving Jio, Airtel?
People in india are thinking of leaving the old telecom companies and moving to BSNL. This is because recently telecom companies have increased the prices of their plans. Companies like Jio, Vi, and airtel have increased their prepaid and postpaid plans by about 15 percent. Apart from this, telecom companies have increased the annual plans by Rs 500-600. Let us tell you that after the tariff hike, bsnl has added more than 2 lakh connections. In such a situation, we tell you how you can port your number to BSNL.
After the increase in the price of the plans, bsnl is also taking advantage of this opportunity. The company is currently fixing its 2G and 3G networks and is also paying special attention to 4G services. It is expected that 4G service will start across the country in the next few months. Know the complete process of porting your number to BSNL.
Follow this process to port the number
1. First of all, get a unique porting code (UPC) to port the mobile number. After this, send an SMS to 1900 number. Like this: 'PORT your 10 digit mobile number'. For example, send PORT 8888888888.
If you are a prepaid mobile user of Jammu kashmir, then instead of sending SMS, call 1900 number. The UPC given to you will work for a full 15 days at all places. But in Jammu kashmir and North east it will work for 30 days.
2. After this, go to BSNL's customer service center (CSC) or any authorized shop and request to port the mobile.
3. After this, fill a customer application form (CAF) and pay the porting fee. However, porting fee is not being charged right now.
4. After this you will be given a new bsnl SIM card. When your porting request is approved, bsnl will inform you when your number will be ported. At that time you will have to set the new number in your phone.
5. If you data-face any problem, you can call the toll-free number 1800-180-1503 or 1503.