Can we transfer SIM from one person to another?

Can we transfer SIM from one person to another?

You can Transfer the Ownership of SIM card. You have to visit authorised local operator store. Then you have to submit few documents for address and photo proof. Proof of Address and Proof of Identity is required from both customer (Existing and new customer).

How many times can I port my mobile number?

– The 3 Month Rule. A subscriber is eligible to make a porting request only after 90 days of the date of activation of his mobile connection. If a number is already ported once, the number can again be ported only after 90 days from the date of the previous porting.

Can I port back to my old network?

Yes, you can port back to your old old network, but only after a period of 90 days. This 90 days period is called the MNP lock-in period. The method of porting back to the old network is same.

How many days will take for mobile number portability?

As per TRAI, it will take three working days to port to another operator with the same circle or LSA (Licensed Service Area). In cases of porting to another LSA, the MNP process will take place within five working days.

Why can’t I transfer my AT number?

For a number to be eligible for transfer, AT must provide service in your area and your account must be in good standing. Canceled or suspended accounts are not eligible for transfer. Can I transfer mobile and landline numbers? If your number can’t be transferred, Premier displays a message to this effect.

Why can’t I keep my old phone number?

Sometimes, a number simply can’t get ported. According to the FCC, “If you are moving to a new geographic area, you may not be able to keep your current phone number when changing providers. Also, some rural wireline service providers may obtain waivers for the porting requirement from state authorities.”

What is required to port a number?

Send the following text message – PORT followed by your 10-digit mobile number to TRAI’s central number for mobile number portability – 1900. Example: Send ‘PORT 98xxxxxx98’ to 1900. You’ll receive an SMS back with a port out code which will remain valid for only 15 days.

What happens when a phone number is ported?

What happens when you port is that the current carrier who is keeping that number active (Verizon) approves your number to be released, or “unlocks” it so that it can be transferred away, and the new carrier (Talkroute) takes the phone number and activates it again as the new carrier.

What is the process of number portability?

Generate UPC at the point of sale of recipient operator. SMS the word ‘PORT’ (which shall be case-insensitive, i.e., it can be ‘port’ or ‘Port’ etc.) followed by a space and the ten-digit mobile number which is to be ported, to 1900. The UPC will be received through SMS on the mobile of the Subscriber.

Do I have to call AT to cancel service?

You’re responsible for all fees and charges incurred through cancellation and must return any leased equipment. If you cancel after 14 days and are subject to a term commitment, you must pay service fees and other charges incurred, including an ETF. To cancel service: Be sure that the account owner calls us at 800.288.

Will I lose text messages when I switch carriers?

If your text messages are stored on the SIM in your phone, then these could be “lost” when you change the SIM (needed for the new carrier). You could consider backing up the messages into a cloud service … I use Google Android and it is easy to store them there.