The Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service was first implemented in Qatar in 2012 essentially to allow consumers to retain their existing mobile numbers when switching to a different service provider. The MNP empowers consumers with the ability to more freely choose the best service provider to meet their needs, and is an important part of the liberalization of Qatar’s telecommunications market.

Consumers wishing to change service providers and keep their existing mobile numbers should visit retail outlets of the service provider they want to port to and fill out an application to change their service provider. Number porting typically takes one working day once the application has been completed. 

 

Mobile Number Portability FAQs.

Consumers can also visit the website of the service provider they would like to switch their number to:

Ooredoo -   www.ooredoo.qa

Vodafone - www.vodafone.qa