How To Port From BSNL To Airtel - A Step-By-Step Guide

Many people face problems using the BSNL SIM because of its network issues and want to port BSNL to Airtel. So, they look for answers and want to know how they overcome those problems. Well, telecom services provide a feature called Mobile Number Portability (MNP) which lets users switch from one operator to another. Users even have the luxury of switching between operators without changing their mobile numbers. If they are not satisfied with their current operator, they can switch to any other operator with the help of this feature. This article will tell you how to port BSNL to Airtel without changing the number. 

The Eligibility Criteria To Port BSNL SIM To Airtel

As discussed earlier, any user in India can switch to any operator with the help of the feature of Mobile Number Portability (MNP). If you are a BSNL user and aren't happy with their services or have any other issues, you can port your BSNL SIM to Airtel, Jio, Vi, or any other operator. However, you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria to port your BSNL SIM. For that, you need to keep in mind the following things:

• First of all, you have to clear all the outstanding bills of your current operator, if any. 
• You have to make sure that your current number doesn't have any contractual obligations. 
• There is no other request to change the owner of your current number. 
• You have used your SIM for at least 90 days under the current operator. 
• The court has no obligations if you change your operator. 
• The number that you want to port is not under the process of any legal action.

Documentation Needed While Porting BSNL To Airtel

Once you fulfill all the basic requirements of porting your SIM, you will need some documents to process further. The documentation needed while porting BSNL to Airtel is given below:

Unique Porting Code (UPC)

Valid ID/Address Proof

Passport-Sized Photograph (For Offline Mode Only) 

How to Transfer BSNL to Airtel Online

You can now port your BSNL SIM to Airtel from the comfort of your home. You need to follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Generate a Unique Porting Code (UPC) by initiating the porting request to Airtel. It can be done by simply sending an SMS from your current mobile number. Then type PORT <space> your 10-digit mobile number and send it to 1900. You will receive a code via SMS, which you need to save for further processing. 

Step 2: Visit the official website of Airtel or use their app and select any recharge plan you like. Also, you will need to fill out a form by providing your details, such as phone number, address, email, etc. 

Step 3: Tap on 'submit', once you complete the form. 

Step 4: After this, you will receive a call from the Airtel executive, who will inform you when your new Airtel SIM will be delivered. 

Step 5: Once the Airtel executive comes to deliver the SIM, he/she will ask you to show some address or identity proof and the UPC you received via SMS. 

Step 6: Your new Airtel SIM will be activated 48 hours after you receive it. 

How to Transfer BSNL to Airtel Offline

If you do not want to port your BSNL SIM to Airtel via online mode, you can do it traditionally. Given below are some of the steps you need to follow to do so: 

Step 1: Go to the nearest Airtel store, and don't forget to carry all the necessary documents we discussed above. 

Step 2: In offline mode also, you have to generate the Unique Porting Code (UPC) by sending 'PORT <space> your 10-digit mobile number to 1900. You will receive the UPC via SMS. 

Step 3: On the offline store, you need to provide them with the details like an alternative number, email, address, UPC, and the OTP that you will receive at that moment. 

Step 4: After completing the document verification and formalities, you will have to select an initial recharge plan of your choice and pay for it. 

Step 5: They will give you the new Airtel SIM, which will activate within 48 hours.

 

How To Un-Port Your SIM Card Phone Number

You can un-port your SIM card up to the time the porting process is complete. To do so, type CANCEL <space> your 10-digit mobile number and send it via an SMS to 1900. Use the same SIM to send this SMS you requested to port. 

Conclusion 

So, it was all about the procedure of porting from BSNL to Airtel. Hopefully, you got the information you were after. If you didn't get any points, feel free to ask us. 

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Some FAQs

1. How much it costs to port BSNL to Airtel?

Ans. Airtel asks you to pay Rs. 100 for delivering the new SIM. 

2. In how many days one can port BSNL to Airtel?

Ans. For the transfer of a number within the same state, it requires 48 hours, and for inter-state transfer, it requires 4 days.

3. How to port BSNL to Airtel without changing the number?

3 Now, you don't have to worry about changing your old number if you want to port your old BSNL SIM to Airtel. You can get the new SIM with the same old number.