Big telecom companies of the country like Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Jio are continuously increasing their mobile recharge rates. In such a situation, many customers are looking for affordable options. Government telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has not increased its tariff till now, which makes it a better option. If you want to port your number to BSNL, this simple step-by-step guide will help you.
Airtel, Jio and Vi increased tariffs: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio have increased the prices of their prepaid and postpaid recharge plans by 10% to 27% from July 3, 2024. This has created dissatisfaction among customers and they are looking for mobile services at cheaper rates.
BSNL’s cheapest plans and no increase in price: Unlike private telecom companies, BSNL has not increased its tariff till now. This government-owned company has affordable prepaid and postpaid plans that provide excellent network facilities at affordable rates.
• How to port SIM from Jio, Airtel or Vi to BSNL?
If you are ready to port your mobile number to BSNL, follow these 5 easy steps:
Pay your remaining bills: Before starting the porting process, ensure that all outstanding bills with your current telecom provider (Jio, Airtel or Vi) are paid in full. If there is any outstanding balance, your porting request may be rejected.
Get Unique Porting Code (UPC): To start the porting process you will need a Unique Porting Code (UPC). To get this, go to your messaging app and type: PORT (your mobile number), send this message to 1900. You will receive a UPC code via SMS, which will be valid for 15 days (in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and North Eastern Region it is valid for 30 days).
Visit BSNL Service Center or Retail Store: Once you have the UPC code, visit your nearest BSNL Service Center or authorized retailer and complete the further process.
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