Key Highlights
- Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Jio have increased rates
- BSNL has kept its prices unchanged
- Follow our guide for a smooth transition to BSNL
Due to recent tariff increases by for-profit telecom firms like Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Jio, many customers are thinking about switching to BSNL, which has maintained its rates. If you’re searching for better service or pricing, switching to BSNL can really transform your life. Regardless of whether you’re switching from Jio, Airtel or Vodafone Idea, the process will go smoothly with our detailed instructions. Let’s check it out.
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How To Port Your Current SIM To BSNL
Step 1: Getting a Unique Porting Code (UPC) is the first step in porting your Jio, Airtel, or Vodafone Idea number to BSNL. To start the porting process, write an SMS by typing PORT (your 10-digit mobile number) and send it to 1900 in order to receive your UPC. For example, you would send PORT 9876543210 to 1900 if your number is 9876543210.
Step 2: Once you receive your UPC, keep in mind that it is typically valid for 15 days in most regions. However, in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the North East licensed areas, the UPC is valid for 30 days. It’s critical that the porting procedure be finished during this validity window. The exact validity period will also be mentioned in the message you receive along with your UPC.
Step 3: With your UPC in hand, visit the nearest BSNL store or an authorized retailer. You will need to bring your UPC, a passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof (such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport). At the store, you will fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF) and pay a nominal porting fee.
Step 4: Submit the required documents along with the filled CAF to the BSNL representative. After verifying your documents, they will provide you with a new BSNL SIM card. Make sure to keep this SIM card safe until the porting process is complete.
Step 5: Both your current operator and BSNL will handle your porting request; this could take many days. During this period, you will receive an SMS from BSNL with the date and time when your number will be ported. On the specified date, your current SIM will stop working, indicating that the porting process is complete.
Step 6: At the specified time mentioned in the SMS, replace your SIM with the new BSNL SIM card. Your BSNL SIM should start working immediately. If you encounter any issues during this process, you can contact BSNL customer care at 1800-180-1503 (from any operator) or 1503 (from BSNL) for assistance.
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Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily switch your Jio number to BSNL and continue enjoying uninterrupted mobile services without worrying about tariff hikes. The process is simple and designed to be as convenient as possible for users.
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