Mobile Number Portability or MNP is now Officially Available in the Philippines. After discussing the Eligibility, Requirements, and How to Apply for DITO MNP, we will now discuss the Smart MNP: Requirements, Eligibility, and How to Apply.
What is Mobile Number Portability or (MNP)?
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is your gateway to a BETTER and SMARTER experience as this allows you to switch to Smart and keep your number regardless of which network provider you are coming from.
Smart’s MNP Program complies with RA 11202 (the Mobile Number Portability Act) and is one with the government’s thrust to improve telco services in the country.
What are the Benefits of Mobile Number Portability or (MNP)?
- Keep your existing number when switching to Smart
- Your switch to Smart is FREE of charge
- Gain access to the latest data offers of the Philippines’ Fastest 5G Network
Smart MNP Eligibility
- Your mobile number must be active.
- Your mobile number has no unpaid account charges.
- You are using a Smart-locked or an open-line handset.
- Your mobile number is not part of any product or service bundle.
- Your mobile number must not be the primary or principal holder of multiple accounts.
- Your mobile number must not have a pending transfer of mobile number ownership request.
- Your mobile number has not applied for the MNP within the last 60 days.
- Your mobile number is not associated with any fraudulent activity.
Smart MNP Requirements
Internal Porting (Existing Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers)
- Government-issued ID
- Proof of Mobile Ownership. Learn More
- If you are porting your mobile number to a postpaid subscription, click here to view the requirements
External Porting Interested (subscriber from other networks)
- Government-issued ID
- Unique Subscriber Code (USC)
- This is a 9-digit code issued by your current network provider to start the porting process
- This serves as a clearance that your account is free from unpaid fees and balances.
- This is valid for fifteen (15) days upon date of issue.
3.Proof of Mobile Ownership
How to Apply for Smart MNP?
Internal Porting (Existing Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers)
- Visit the nearest Smart Store and apply for internal porting.
- Submit the required documents for your application.
- Prepare to receive notification after successful MNP process and new account activation.
External Porting Interested (subscriber from other networks)
- Apply for MNP at your current network provider and submit the required documents to get your Unique Subscriber Code (USC).
- Present your USC to your preferred network provider and complete the steps for a new account subscription.
- Prepare to receive notification after successful MNP process and new account activation.
Once your MNP application is received and confirmed by your preferred network provider, the activation process will take about 24 to 48 hours.
According to Smart, your new subscription will be activated after a maximum of 4 hours of service disruption (no voice, SMS, or data). Once your MNP application is approved and activated, all subscriptions, prepaid load balance, rolled-over data MB, GigaPoints, Value Added Services (VAS), and other add-ons will instantly expire. Your MVP Rewards will be kept for Internal Porting.
According to Smart, there is no limit on the amount of times you can apply for number porting, but you may only be able to apply again 60 days after your last successful porting activation.
That’s all there is to it. We hope this has aided you in your application for Smart number porting.