[sdp1975]

Originally Posted by sdp1975

Yes, 2 SIMs with the same number and I can make calls with both. The incoming calls seem to be coming on my Airtel sim. I received an SMS from my bank and that went to my BSNL sim. I've switched off my BSNL sim for the moment. I sent a tweet to BSNL and waiting for a reply.

Looks like a software glitch from BSNL. This was a prepaid SIM so can't think of anything else that could've gone wrong.

Got my BSNL SIM deactivated by raising it to them on twitter. That ended my BSNL saga after being almost 2 decades with them. The trigger was my recent visit to Kolkata where I couldn't use data in most places - only voice worked.

Even the Karnataka state police department is moving over to Jio from BSNL. If BSNL improves its service I'll be happy to return to them, but that's very unlikely to happen.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...le66535643.ece

[Oxy]

I am really fed up with the Airtel network here in Bangalore.

My problem is that I am on an yearly prepaid plan, which expires only in January.

If I port my number now, what happens to the money already paid? Will Airtel refund it or will I be allowed the same validity on the new operator?

[shipnil]

Originally Posted by Oxy

what happens to the money already paid? Will Airtel refund it or will I be allowed the same validity on the new operator?

In case of prepaid, no refunds are done. I always get an itch to recharge for yearly prepaid plan at the time of plan expiry but the fear of being locked to the network/losing money discourages me from signing up.

[montsa007]

Originally Posted by Oxy

I am really fed up with the Airtel network here in Bangalore.

My problem is that I am on an yearly prepaid plan, which expires only in January.

If I port my number now, what happens to the money already paid? Will Airtel refund it or will I be allowed the same validity on the new operator?

The money will be gone if you port now, it wont be utilized in the new operator, you'll have to start fresh. You'll have to wait till January if you want to utilize the recharge, alternatively check if Airtel can convert your number to Postpaid & use the remaining credit towards the upcoming bills, if its possible get your number converted to Postpaid & switch operators once the credit is exhausted.

I always do a 1-2 month recharge after porting to check if the network is good, if not I can switch again.

[rajkir80]

Review about all the mobile networks:

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore

I currently use 3 numbers viz.., Airtel, Jio and BSNL.

My short review is as below:

Airtel - Ranks 1 - good call connectivity and internet

Jio - Ranks 2 - Decent call connectivity but good internet

Vi - Ported out recently due to poor call connectivity and weak internet signal

BSNL - Very very poor network and non existent internet. I see "E" most of the time and in few occasion "H". I feel pity for BSNL, because at this point of time where everyone is providing 5G, BSNL is still struggling to move forward.

Also one question to everyone, is it a strict rule that a number can't be ported out within 90 days from the date of porting in? Is there any way out?

[IamNikhil]

Originally Posted by rajkir80

Also one question to everyone, is it a strict rule that a number can't be ported out within 90 days from the date of porting in? Is there any way out?

Yes, as per the TRAI norms, 90 days is the lock-in period for MNP.