When for some reason you are not satisfied with your mobile operator, but you don’t want to lose a lot of contacts, you can use a service such as switching to another operator while keeping the number. Are there any features of this procedure or is everything done very quickly and without much effort on the part of the subscriber? Let's try to understand.
How is it going?
Let's start by clearing up a few things about how switching to another operator is done while keeping the number. First, let's introduce such concepts as the donor operator (this is the one the subscriber does not like) and the recipient operator (the subscriber's new operator). In order to change the operator, you first need to write an application in the company where you want to go, which will create the basis for concluding a new contract for servicing your SIM card. Further, the recipient operator through the databaseported numbers informs its predecessor about the received application for changing the mobile network, and if there are no circumstances that could prevent the transfer to another operator while maintaining the number, the donor terminates the service of the SIM card, and the number of the new card that the subscriber received from the recipient, changes to the declared one.
The procedure itself, as they promise, will take no more than thirty days (taking into account all approvals), while the maximum time for which a subscriber can remain without communication after the previous operator has refused him and the new one has “took” is three hours. If, for some reason, it is decided to refuse the “Move to another operator with keeping the number” service, then before the recipient operator approves the application, you can write an application to refuse the transition. The number of operations to change the operator is not limited, as well as the frequency of these operations.
Reason for delays
Yes, there are certain circumstances in which the transition may be delayed. Firstly, the donor operator cannot have a debt on the personal account - until the subscriber repays it, the old operator will not let him go. Moreover, if you have several numbers with one operator, and you want to give up one, then you will have to pay off the debts for all the remaining ones. A positive balance on the donor's account will not be transferred to the recipient. There will be no problems with payment through terminals - the database of ported numbers, which has already been mentioned above, will fix the number belonging to anotheroperator.
Transfer features
This service is available for both individuals and legal entities - operators do not make any difference between subscribers. Moreover, it doesn’t matter which number you want to transfer – an elite bronze/gold/silver number (with a certain number of repeating digits) or quite a standard one – you only have to pay one hundred rubles for it. The number portability law applies to absolutely all operators, regardless of whether they are regional or all-Russian, but you can change the number only within the boundaries of one region or region.
When the subscriber has filed an application for number porting, for some time he will be in the department of the donor operator and only after all the checks will he go to the recipient. At each stage of the process, that is, the consideration of the application, its approval, the refusal of one operator and the acceptance of another, the subscriber will receive notifications. There are no special features in servicing the “newcomer” - he will obey the rules of the recipient operator, however, initially there will be some restrictions - the new subscriber will only be able to use calls, SMS messages and Internet access, but soon all available functionality will be opened to him. If, for some reason, the subscriber decides to terminate the contract with the recipient, then his number will be returned to the previous operator.
It should be noted that if a subscriber uses a phone purchased in the network of a certain operator, that is, programmed to work with a specific card, there is a possibility that he will refuse to work when porting the numberand, in principle, will not accept a new SIM card.
Megaphone
Switching to another operator while keeping the number "Megafon" allows without problems. If you want to join this mobile network, the first thing you need to do is to apply for this operation - there is no difference here, online or at the operator's office.
When applying online, after it is considered, Megafon employees will contact you and deliver the documents necessary for concluding a new contract and a new SIM card. At the same stage, a tariff plan within this network is selected and a payment of one hundred rubles is charged for the operation. When filling out an application at the office, the service fee is charged immediately, as is the issuance of a new card with an already selected tariff plan. Then, within a period of a week to six months, the number itself will be transferred to the Megafon network, about which you will be additionally notified by a message.
MTS
Does not prohibit switching to another operator while maintaining the MTS number. Here, however, there are some peculiarities. The application is filled out only at the operator's office, you must have a passport with you if the number is registered to you, or a power of attorney from the owner of the number - you must confirm that you have the right to carry out such actions.
Next, you pay for this same transition and choose a new tariff already in the MTS network, at the same stage you get a temporary number, which then,after all approvals, will be replaced by a portable one. Then, for several days, mobile operators receive to settle all the formalities on technical issues among themselves, and the day before the proposed transfer, MTS sends you a message indicating the exact time the old operator will service your card - at this time you need to insert the recipient's SIM card into the device.
Beeline
Switching to another operator while keeping the number "Beeline" allows just as easily as "Megaphone". Moreover, the process of carrying out this operation is similar for them - all the same application either online or in the office, the same terms and the general procedure for providing the service. The Beeline courier can also bring a new card and an agreement for its service to an address convenient for you.
But a separate advantage of this operation for new subscribers of the Beeline network, who nevertheless decided to carry out all the necessary manipulations in the company's office, is the ability to sign up for a specific time online, and not sit in the room, waiting for their turn.
Tele2
The transition to another operator while maintaining the Tele2 number is also welcome. And in general, any company will be glad to new subscribers.
The rules are the same as for other mobile operators, the only caveat is that number porting can only be carried out inofficial salons of the company - no online or operations at dealers.
Rostelecom
And the last mobile company that will be pleased with the transition to another operator while keeping the number - Rostelecom.
You will need to visit the sales and service center of this company, where a number portability agreement is concluded and a card with a temporary number is issued. Then the operator gives you the opportunity to pay off your debts and only after that begins the transfer operation itself. Only upon the fact of the transition, these very hundred rubles will be debited from your personal account, then you will be able to choose a new tariff plan.
