How do I port my number instantly?

Simply, message the word ‘PORT’ followed by a space and the ten-digit mobile number which needs to be ported, to 1900. I generated a request for UPC on December 30 and in my case, the UPC was sent on my number almost instantly, which is great.

Is porting a number free?

It varies depending on your situation and the service through which you currently have the number. A couple business days is common, but it could take up to two weeks. Porting your number to Grasshopper is free. However, be sure to check with your current service, for any port-out fees they may charge.

How does porting a phone work?

Porting is generally a permanent means of moving a phone number to another provider, as the old account associated with the number will be closed. Compare this to forwarding, where the number keeps its old account association, but is forwarding to another number or person instead.

Where can I submit a port request for simwood?

You can submit a port request through the Simwood Portal or you can configure the Simwood API if you wish to integrate porting more fully into your own system. Please note, any information you provide has to exactly match the information the Losing Communications Provider (LCP) and Range Holder (RH) hold for the number (s) you wish to port.

Is the simwood VoIP service a good one?

Built on our highly stable international network, Simwood’s suite of cutting-edge VoIP solutions includes all the features you’d expect from a modern phone system and is easily managed through our user-friendly Simwood Portal. Why Simwood?

What do you need to know about simwood office suite?

Simwood’s hosted PBX platform is a complete business phone system that lets you do much more. We wanted to eliminate the complexity of traditional business phone systems, so we created something better. The Simwood Office Suite is a simple, cost-effective hosted VoIP platform, making it easier for businesses to communicate more effectively.

What happens if you drop a simwood number?

Selecting to “drop” numbers will cease service to those numbers entirely – we won’t port them over, and the LCP will no longer provide service to them. Only select this option if you wish for the number to permanently lose service. You must list all associated numbers, otherwise the request will be rejected.