How to Port Your SIM While Keeping the Number Same?

To port your number, you'll need to submit one document each for proof of identity and proof of address, along with a passport-size photograph.

Usually it takes 3-5 working days to complete the porting process. If you’re porting within the state, then it will take around 3 working days. The porting from one state to another  (e.g. Delhi to Mumbai) takes 5 working days. Also, in case of porting a Corporate number, the porting time is 5 working days. Some states have different timelines for SIM porting. For example, in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and North East service areas, it will take around 15 working days to port a number.

Your port request can be rejected due to these possible reasons:

• Incorrect UPC

If you enter an incorrect UPC, or there's even a small typo while submitting the porting form, your request can be rejected.

• UPC expired

Usually, a UPC is valid for 4 days, except in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the North East, where it remains valid for 30 days. If your UPC expires before you submit your porting request, you'll have to generate a new one.

• Postpaid bill pending or outstanding dues

If you have any outstanding bills or unpaid dues with your current operator, your porting request will be rejected until the dues are cleared.

• Number active for less than 90 days

Numbers that are newly activated or haven't completed the 90-day usage period with the current operator aren't eligible for porting.

• Wrong documents

Submitting incorrect, incomplete, or mismatched documents, such as an ID that doesn't match your registered details, can lead to rejection.