HIGHLIGHTS
- Follow 6 easy steps for smooth SIM porting.
- Ensure you are an existing Airtel customer for eligibility.
- Detailed guide to assist in the porting process.
How to Move Your Airtel Number to Jio in Simple Steps!
Follow the below 6 easy steps, and you will have your result in the expected time.
But first and foremost, the only requirement for eligibility is that you are an existing Airtel customer. If you meet this requirement, then we welcome you to this helpful article, where we have laid down all the necessary information that you need for your smooth processing for porting your SIM.
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Basic Information/terminologies-
What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP)?
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is a legal and easy process that helps the customer change their existing service provider to another service provider all the while keeping the same SIM number. All this is carried out by the process set by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) that involves generating a Unique Porting Code (UPC) that ensures the transfer of our number to a new service provider or network.
In our case, MNP would help us to change our existing service provider, i.e., Airtel, to Jio without changing our SIM number.
Process of porting Airtel service provider SIM to Jio network
There are two ways in which customers can switch to the Jio network
- Store Purchase Porting
- Home Delivery Porting
Please note that it is necessary for you to provide identity proof, as it is mandatory by TRAI to check proof of address and proof of identity.
Read More: How to Port Your Airtel Number to BSNL
Below are 6 easy steps to follow for seamless and smooth SIM porting
Easy Airtel to Jio Porting
| Store Purchase Porting | Home delivery Porting |
| SMS PORT <10-digit mobile number> to 1900 from your Airtel number, which needs to be ported to Jio. | For home delivery, you have to schedule a home delivery from Jio.com or the Jio app. |
| You will get an SMS that will contain the UPC (unique porting code) and its expiry date. | SMS PORT <10-digit mobile number> to 1900 from your Airtel number, which needs to be ported to Jio. |
| Make sure you have cleared all your outstanding dues with your current operator, i.e., Airtel in this case. | You will receive a text message with the UPC code and its expiration date. |
| Visit the nearest Jio Store or authorized Jio Retailer with your UPC code. | Make sure you have cleared all your outstanding dues with your current operator, i.e., Airtel in this case. |
| Carry your original Aadhaar card or original Proof of Address (POA)/Proof of Identity (POI) documents to place the MNP request. | Give the UPC code to the JIO delivery representative. |
| The process is complete. | You have to show your original Aadhaar card or original Proof of Address (POA)/Proof of Identity (POI) documents to place an MNP request. |
In short, there is less to do from the client’s side as more work is done by the JIO’s team themselves.
The online ping process is more hassle-free as it includes only 3 steps overall
Step 1: Raising Porting Requests.
Step 2: Request Sim Home Delivery
Step 3: Jio agents visit home and deliver the SIM
Tips to Follow:
- If at all there is any confusion or query that you have, you can easily track your request through the Jio App, and you can even connect to Jio Customer Care, and they will help you in each and every step till the delivery of the Jio Sim to your doorstep.
- Backup your phone numbers and other SIM data before the switch to prevent data loss.
- Explore the Jio app and service once SIM is activated for all the exciting deals and information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long will it take to port to the Jio number once every process is done?
According to government regulations, if you are porting your number within the same telecom area, it will be activated within 3 business days after the validation is complete.
For transferring to different telecom circles, the process will take up to 5 business days. During this time, your service will remain uninterrupted.
For porting requests from Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the Northeast, it will take up to 15 business days with no disruption to your service.
Are there any additional charges that customers need to pay?
Yes, to switch your Airtel Sim to Jio, you need to pay a Rs. 19 porting fee, along with any charges for your plan. There are no extra costs for home delivery, activation, or security deposits.
