Switching from Vodafone to Airtel and what you need to know

Every player in the telecom industry is constantly on the lookout for ways to lure new customers to their network by offering more attractive deals and services than their rivals. As a result, many customers are considering switching providers due to issues like subpar service and spotty reception. The Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service allows customers to switch mobile service providers without changing their existing mobile phone number. Customers of Vodafone can use MNP to switch to Airtel, Vodafone, or any other participating telecom provider. What you need to know to switch from Vodafone to Airtel is detailed below.

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Transferring from Vodafone to Airtel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Using the MNP service to port your SIM card is a breeze. To switch from Vodafone to Airtel, customers must send an SMS requesting the change. Detailed instructions for submitting a porting request to your telecom provider are provided below.

When and how to send an SMS to request a switch from Vodafone to Airtel

• The Messages app should be launched.
• The USSD code for initiating a new conversation is 1900.
• Send an SMS with the word "PORT" followed by "your mobile number." (Only use capital letters and punctuation when entering the PORT)

• A UPC against your porting request will be sent to you via SMS once the message is delivered. "Unique Porting Code"

• Your UPC will be sent to you via text message; please bring it to any Airtel location.
• If you need assistance, contact the Airtel store's customer service representative.
• The customer service rep will request proof of identity.
• The portability fee is due once all paperwork has been verified.
• The clerk at the store will then issue you a replacement Airtel SIM card and complete the process.

Time required to switch from Vodafone to Airtel

Typically, porting takes between four and seven working days to complete. Users can keep on using their current Vodafone postpaid or prepaid service during this time. Upon completion of the porting process, your current SIM card will no longer function, and you will need to insert your Airtel SIM card into your phone in order to restore cellular service.

When will I know if the porting is finished?

An SMS will be sent to the backup number you provide just before the porting process is complete and your number is successfully transferred from Vodafone to Airtel. A tele-verification code and a message confirming the successful completion of the porting process will be sent to the user via text message. Insert the new Airtel SIM card into your phone after obtaining the tele-verification code, and then call '59059' and enter the tele-verification code to confirm activation.

What paperwork do I need to have with me in order to port?

• Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Voter ID, or Driver's License as Proof of Address
• One color photograph, passport size

In the past, users had to submit hard copies of their documents and fill out a paper portability form in order to complete the portability process. However, users now need to bring their documentation, and the rest of the procedure is completed via an app. The process has become digitalized, and users must now provide biometric verification at the time of document verification.

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Possibility of switching from Vodafone to Airtel (portability)

There is only one requirement to use the MNP service to request portability: In order to qualify for mobile number portability, the user's current SIM card must have been active for at least 90 days. The porting request will fail and no UPC will be issued against the SMS request if the number has recently been ported to the current telecom network.

What you need to know about switching from Vodafone to Airtel

However, there are a few things to remember before submitting an application to port your Vodafone number to Airtel through the MNP service. Any of the major telecommunications providers can facilitate portability using these measures. Things to do before applying the Vodafone to Airtel port for both postpaid and prepaid connections are divided as follows:

Considerations before applying to switch from Vodafone to Airtel (Postpaid)

• If you want to switch from Vodafone to Airtel, you should know exactly when the end of your current billing cycle is so that you can submit your request.
• Before you can successfully switch from Vodafone to Airtel, you'll need to pay an additional fee to cover any overage charges.

The ins and outs of submitting a porting application from Vodafone to Airtel (Prepaid):

• Apply to switch to a different carrier's prepaid plan right before it expires.

In other words, what is a UPC?

After submitting a porting request via the MNP service, your telecom provider will provide you with a UPC, or Unique Porting Code, for verification purposes. The customer service representative will use this information to confirm your request for number portability and to activate your new SIM card using your current phone number. After a certain amount of time has passed, the UPC can no longer be used and must be renewed.

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When it comes to validity, how reliable is the UPC?

The initial five-day period after applying for a UPC is considered the "validity period." Your mobile phone number can be transferred to a different service provider by providing them with this code at the retail location of your telecom provider. The UPC is required for porting the number. Only one store of a given telecom operator will accept the UPC, and only once.

When the UPC code has run out, what should I do?

Within five days of submission, all UPCs will automatically expire. The expiration of the UPC issued in response to a user's porting request is not cause for concern. Users who wish to switch from Vodafone to Airtel can do so by submitting a new porting request, which will result in the creation of a new UPC against the application.

Can I switch between my postpaid and prepaid service with ease?

However, while both postpaid and prepaid customers can submit the porting request, it's important to note that Airtel does not permit customers to port directly into a new prepaid connection. At present, customers must use Airtel's postpaid service for a minimum of three months before upgrading to the prepaid option. Users can make the transition from postpaid to prepaid status once their three-month billing cycle has been completed with Airtel.

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