How to change the mobile operator with number preservation

What to do before changing operator

To change the operator went smoothly, before submitting the application, check:

• details of the contract with the current operator. The number must be issued to you, all the data in the passport and the contract must be the same. If after the conclusion of the contract have changed the name of the passport or other data, go to the office of the current operator and update information;
• a region in which it was registered SIM-card. Change operator preserving number is only possible in the same region (the subject of the Russian Federation), which was acquired by the SIM-card. If you are not sure, check it out on the site of the current operator;
• no debt or block number;
• use of the term. You must use this statement at least 60 days;
• number format. Not work to change the operator, keeping a landline number. First you have to convert it to the federal format, and then apply for a transfer.

How to apply for a change of operator

There are two versions of the application:

1. In the new operator's office. Take your passport and 100-200 rubles depending on the service conditions. Specific terms and amounts of different operators can see in the table below. In the office, you will need to write an application for change of operator, and a contract for services, then you will receive a new SIM-card.
2. The site of the new operator. Fill in the form on the website or in the operator's application. After application consultant will contact you: help you choose the tariff and specify the necessary information. A new SIM-card and the contract at a convenient time for you to deliver a courier for free.

A new SIM-card with a temporary number, you can activate and use the receipt. Also, you can still use the old SIM-card. After switching it off, and a new temporary number will change your.

How long to wait changing rooms

In most cases, the number is transferred within 8 days. If you need to change the number later, for example, you want to spend the money on the account, you can select another transfer date. The only thing - it should be no later than 180 days from the date of conclusion of the contract.

If you do not have time to spend the money in the account, they are not migrated to the new SIM card balance. You will be able to return them by contacting with the passport to the office of the last operator.

During the transfer you have to come several of SMS-notifications:

1. Thanks for the use of the service and the date of the planned number portability.
2. The results of preliminary verification number. If all the data points from the first match, the check will be successful.
3. Reminder about changing simkarty. This SMS comes a day before the transfer number and recalls what time it happens.

Do not plan important calls at the time of transfer: when changing operator outgoing calls and SMS messages can be restricted to the extent of 30 minutes, and the reception of incoming calls and SMS - on six hours.

The above conditions and restrictions are the same in almost all operators. However, among them all the same there are slight differences.

What conditions offer different operators