Mobile Number Portability (MNP) launched on September 30 in the Philippines, and it now gives users more flexibility with their mobile life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve written about why MNP is a big deal recently<\/a>, but if you missed it, here\u2019s a quick refresher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MNP lets you keep your existing 11-digit mobile number, even if you decide to switch to a new mobile service provider or change from prepaid to a postpaid plan or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is great for a variety of reasons, and not just because you won\u2019t have to memorize a new mobile number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before, you would have to let your contacts know that you changed to a new mobile number when you switched to a postpaid plan or a new SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to MNP, changing your plan or even your network will no longer be a hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine if you changed your mobile number just to switch to a new network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s worse is for business cards, you must either write over each card, or have a new batch printed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With MNP you won\u2019t have to worry about any of these things if you want to switch up your mobile network or plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is great news, especially now that 5G connectivity is rolling out and not all networks have a wide 5G network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in an area that now has Smart 5G connectivity<\/a>, you can easily switch over to Smart to enjoy the country\u2019s fastest 5G network, all while keeping your mobile number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following subscribers of different networks can switch over to Smart without changing their mobile number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Smart Prepaid\/TNT users can change to Smart Postpaid or vice versa while keeping their numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re interested in switching to Smart, here are the requirements you need to meet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have the requirements, you\u2019ll need to get your Unique Subscriber Code (USC) which is only valid for 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get your USC by following these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have your USC, fill up this application form<\/a> with your details, including your USC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also need to show a copy of a government-issued ID, as well as proof of ownership of your existing mobile number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To transfer to a Smart Postpaid plan, you\u2019ll also need the Standard Postpaid Application Requirements<\/a>, as well as your last Postpaid Statement of Account, if moving from a postpaid plan from another network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For existing Smart Prepaid, TNT, and Sun subscribers, switching over to a Postpaid plan while keeping an existing mobile number can be done by booking an appointment at a Smart Store. Here are the requirements that need to be presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy MNP is important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who can apply for MNP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MNP requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to switch to Smart from another network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to change between Smart Prepaid and Postpaid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n