number portability philippines

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is a popular topic for telco subscribers as it allows customers to change network providers (Globe, Smart, DITO) or switch from postpaid to prepaid (or vice versa) without the need to change their current mobile number. We already discussed how to apply for number portability for Globe. Globe has recently launched its internal Mobile Number Portability (MNP). Mobile number portability, or MNP, as a global practice lets consumers retain their mobile numbers even when they switch networks or change their subscription from postpaid to prepaid and vice versa, free of charge. Mobile Number Portability Act In the Philippines, the Republic Act 11202 or the Mobile Number Portability Act was signed into law last February 8, 2019. The Mobile Number Portability Act makes mobile numbers "portable," ensuring consumers that they may keep their mobile numbers for free if they ever switch to a different telco provider or change their subscription plans from prepaid to postpaid (and vice versa). Under the Mobile Number Portability Act, locking-in of a network to a mobile device is prohibited. On December 26, 2019, Globe, together with PLDT/SMART and DITO Telecommunity, has obtained a mobile number portability service provider (MNPSP), Syniverse Technologies, in coordination with the NTC. Read more in our articles including "Smart Mobile Number Portability: How to apply" and "What you need to know about Globe Mobile Number Portability".