How To Port To MTN in South Africa

What is an MTN?

A medium-term note (MTN) usually refers to a note payable that comes with a maturity date that is within five to ten years.

How To Port To MTN in South Africa?

Mobile number portability is a feature and service that allows users to switch from their service provider to MTN and retain their phone number.

Porting allows you to enjoy the services that MTN offers without acquiring an MTN contact number. As a new subscriber, you will be required to use an MTN recharge card to recharge your number.

How do you port your number?

The process of porting to MTN is a straightforward process that you can carry out from the comfort of your home.

These are the steps you will be required to follow:

Visit any MTN outlet with your current phone number.

Present valid ID (driver’s license, Voter’s card, national ID etc.)

Complete the port-in form and submit it.

Alternatively, you can dial 3232 and follow the IVR voice prompt.

Note: Porting is free of charge and takes about 15 – 20 minutes to complete.

How do I transfer data from MTN to MTN South Africa?

This service is available to all MTN prepaid and contract customers. To transfer data on MTN, you need to follow these simple steps: Step 1: Dial *136*5# on your MTN SIM card to activate your data transfer privilege. Step 2: Select “Manage Data Bundles” from the options that appear.

How does MTN data share work in South Africa?

MTN Data Share is a service that allows MTN subscribers to share their data bundles with friends, family, or other MTN users. It enables you to purchase a data bundle and then distribute a portion of that bundle to other MTN numbers.