If you are an existing Airtel customer and wish to change your number to Jio, this blog would help you. There are many reasons why Jio users are increasing every day. Jio offers unique plans for voice calls and 4G data at affordable rates. Here we will give the details of how to port Airtel to Jio network.
Now it has become very easy to do Airtel sim port to Jio network without changing your numbers. So go ahead and read all the important details which will come in handy while number porting.
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How to Port Airtel to Jio? – A Detailed Guide
Porting the Airtel number to Jio requires just a few steps. This is possible due to Jio MNP (Mobile Number Portability), which allows network portability across the country through SMS. Let’s go through step by step process of how to get a Jio SIM connection from Airtel.
Steps to Convert Airtel to Jio Mobile Number
- Go to your message box and start a new conversation.
- Type PORT < 10-digit existing number>
- Send the message using Airtel USSD Code -1900.
- You will receive a message from 1900 containing Unique Porting Code (UPC) with the expiry date and time.
- Now you need to locate and visit the nearest Jio store.
- Produce the UPC you received in the SMS to the customer care executive in the store.
- You will be asked to submit the required documents along with your photograph. You will know the details of the acceptable documents further in this blog.
- After eKYC verification, you will get a new Jio SIM.
- The SIM card with be activated in a few days.
Also read: How to Convert Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid?
Required Documents to Port from Airtel to Jio
To continue the procedure to change Airtel to Jio SIM, you need to submit the documents to verify your identity and prove that you have no due in case of a postpaid connection. So, carry the following documents:
- In the case of a postpaid customer, carry the last payment bill.
- Carry your Aadhar card for identity and address proof.
- Alternatively, you can carry a voter ID, Driving Licence, and passport.
- Carry two passport-size photographs.
Note: You can port the Airtel SIM only after completing 60 days using Airtel SIM.
How Many Days are Required to Port Airtel Sim to Jio?
After placing the request of MNP, there will be some backend formalities between Airtel and Jio for the SIM number transfer, which takes time. Generally, the porting process takes between 3 to 5 working days.
If you are porting Airtel SIM to Jio within the same telecom circle, it will take around 3 working days. While if you are porting to another telecom circle, the process may go upto 7 working days.
If you have raised the port request from the states like Jammu and Kashmir or North-East India, it can take upto 15 working days.
How to Know Airtel to Jio Port is Successful?
When the MNP application is successfully submitted, you will get an SMS with the date and time of SIM porting and the PIN number for Jio network verification. You will lose the Airtel signal on your mobile when the transition starts.
This is the time to remove your Airtel SIM and insert a new Jio SIM. In some time, your Jio SIM will be active, and you can start using it after recharging with a suitable Jio Plan.
Airtel to Jio Number Port for Postpaid Customers
Before porting your Airtel Postpaid number to Jio, you need to clear all the postpaid bills. You should apply for a number port when the payment cycle ends. You might want to compare Jio vs. Airtel Postpaid Plans as well before deciding to port. To make the transaction hassle-free, you can also pay a little more that may cover excess usage charges.
Airtel Number to Jio Port for Prepaid Users
Porting Airtel prepaid connection is easier as there is no need to produce bill receipts of no dues. However, try requesting a SIM port when your existing Airtel Net Pack or recharge plan is about to end. This ensures that you will not lose any service that you paid for.
Conclusion
The procedure to port the Airtel number to Jio has become very easy. So if you are unsatisfied with Airtel’s services, you can consider switching to Jio from Airtel network. In this blog, we have listed the steps to request for the SIM port, including sending SMS, document verification, and finally switching to Jio. We hope this blog will be helpful to you.
FAQs
1. How many days will it take to port from Airtel to Jio?
The SIM port within the same telecom circle or different telecom circle takes between 3 to 7 working days to port number to Jio from Airtel.
2. What to do when the UPC expires?
When Unique Portability Code expires, you can send the request again to USSD code 1900. You can go through the blog above for more details on the steps to port Airtel to Jio.
3. Can I use my old SIM while porting?
You can use your old Airtel SIM until the porting process has not started. After that, you will lose the network signal. After that, you can insert the new SIM card to use Jio SIM.
4. Can we PORT Sim during the Lockdown?
Yes, you can request for SIM port even during the Lockdown. You will get the new SIM card delivered home.
5. Can I port back to my old network?
Yes, customers can port back to their old network only after using the present network for at least 60 days.
6. What are the Airtel to Jio port charges?
There are no charges to port from Airtel to Jio.
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