What Is MNP And How To Change Network Without Losing Your Mobile Number?

Mobile number portability or MNP in short has made life easier for telecom users in Pakistan. But, why do you need it?

Sometimes you get mad at your network connection, most likely because its package plans and call rates are too high, or you are not getting the signals properly at your home or office location. And simply you want to change your network provider, but you want to stay with your number because all your friends have your current mobile number. The solution is easier than you think. Do the MNP.

Before biometric-based SIM verification was in practice, you would need to call the respective cellular operator’s helpline to change your network. However, after biometric, things have changed.

What is MNP?

All the mobile networks in Pakistan offer Mobile Number Portability (MNP), meaning you can continue to have the same mobile number after changing your network operator.

Below we have mentioned the procedures for switching from one mobile network to another without changing the number.

Jazz

Jazz is the largest cellular operator in Pakistan, and if you dream about being a part of this network? Here’s how you can port your number to Jazz. By the way, Jazz is a merger of Mobilink and Warid.

Visit your nearest Jazz franchise.
Bring your active cellular SIM card and original CNIC.
Make sure that the number is registered in your name.
SMS “MNP” to 667
Forward the received message to 76321 (charges will be applied)
Show the received details to the franchise representative.
After biometric verification, the company will provide a new SIM card.
You will have to pay Rs. 100 to acquire the SIM
It will take 4-14 working days for switching over to Jazz.
As a welcome sign, the company will offer some free minutes. They are currently offering 700 free minutes, 700 free SMS, and 700 free MBs internet for 7 days.

Telenor Pakistan

Thinking about converting your current network and becoming a part of Telenor Pakistan’s family? Here is how you can accomplish this task.

Visit your nearest Telenor Pakistan franchise.
Bring your active cellular SIM card and original CNIC.
Make sure that the number is registered in your name.
The prepaid user will initially pay Rs. 100 but the operator will return you half of them in the shape of a mobile balance.
The postpaid user will submit the security deposit according to their subscribed package.
You will be transferred to Telenor’s network in four days.

Ufone

Do various packages offered by Ufone entice you? Port your number to this network by following these steps.

Visit your nearest Ufone Service Center or Franchise.
Bring your active cellular SIM card and original CNIC.
Make sure that the number is registered in your name.
SMS “MNP” to 667
Forward the response to 76333 (charges will be applied)
Give the details provided by the SMS to the franchise’s representative.
The number will be part of Ufone’s family free of cost in 4-14 days.
Initially, the user will be subscribed to the “Super Minutes” package.

Zong

Dream about owning a Zong connection? Here’s what you need to do:

Visit your nearest Zong center, franchise, or Main office.
Bring your active cellular SIM card and original CNIC.
Make sure that the number is registered in your name.
SMS “MNP” to 667
Forward the SMS to 76313 (charges will be applied)
Share the received details with the franchise representatives.
You will get a new Zong SIM, and the number portability process will complete in four working days.