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Mobile Number Portability

Mobile Number Portability or ‘MNP’ empowers you to seamlessly move your current phone number from any GSM mobile operator onto the Airtel Network.

With MNP, you can painlessly make the change to start enjoying Airtel’s world of first class mobile telephony offerings, value rates and best in class customer service without going through the stress of getting a new phone number. Oh… and guess what? The service is completely FREE and your line doesn’t stop working all through the process!

How do I port into Airtel?

Porting into the Airtel Network is easy. Just follow the steps below:

  • Download and fill out an MNP Request Form.
  • Attach 1 passport photograph or a valid form of identification with the form.
  • Visit an Airtel Shop to collect an Airtel SIM and submit your completed form.
  • Text PORT to 3232.
  • An SMS will be sent to you acknowledging receipt of your notification.
  • Another SMS will be sent notifying you that your port is successful.
  • Insert your new Airtel SIM into your phone.
  • Welcome to Airtel!

Why should I port to Airtel?

  • Enjoy the best rates for voice and data services.
  • Leverage Airtel’s wide range of innovative and unparalleled products and services.
  • Experience best-in-class network quality, amazing data speeds, and a differentiated customer service experience.
  • Enjoy unmatched benefits when you use your line in 20 countries and counting.
  • Join the 3rd largest mobile network operator in the world.
  • Immediately become a part of a global family of over 300 million subscribers.

Rate

  • National calls are charged at 25 kobo/second flat.
  • National SMS is charged at N6 per SMS.

See table below showing rates and additional benefits

Local Calls (All Net) 25k/sec (N15/min)
SMS N6
PAYU N4.60