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Topic # 111579 7-Nov-2012 20:50 Send private message

How long does it take to port a phone number?
What does it involve?
I've been waiting a week now with no phone :(

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  Reply # 713825 7-Nov-2012 21:15 Send private message

if they do it straightway 30 mins.

normally 4 hrs coz it goes into the job list.

if they stuff it up 1 - 2 days.

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  Reply # 713827 7-Nov-2012 21:16 Send private message

err i was referring to mobile phone ... oops

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  Reply # 713835 7-Nov-2012 21:21 Send private message

The actual porting process takes around the same time whether it's a landline or mobile port.

As to how long a "port" takes - well that depends on who it's with and when they lodge it. Standard timeframes are typically 2-4 business days.





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  Reply # 714245 8-Nov-2012 16:45 Send private message

OK well finally got connected, took about 5 business days.
I wonder if I can get a discount for a week with no phone ;)

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