What is the Turn-Around Time (TAT) for a Port-In request?

What is the Turn-Around Time (TAT) for a Port-In request?

⚡ Quick answer

• Mobile numbers → Port-In is no longer offered (discontinued).

• Toll-free numbers → Port-In is possible case-by-case; the typical TAT is 21 – 30 days after correct documents are submitted and the telecom operator grants approval.




1. Current Port-In options

Number type

Port-In status

Alternative offered

Mobile number

❌ Discontinued

Suggest a DID service number

Toll-free number

✅ Supported case-by-case

Same toll-free retained after approval




2. Standard TAT & required documents

• TAT: 21 – 30 calendar days (average)

• Documents needed:

– Valid NOC from the current operator

– Latest paid bill for the toll-free number




3. Important notes & dependencies

• The timeline is operator-dependent; delays can occur if telecom approvals or submitted documents are incomplete.

• Every request is manually reviewed; no auto-approvals are granted.

• Port-in for mobile numbers is not supported under any circumstances; offer a DID instead.