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Mobile Number Portability Map

View our MNP map to see which countries support mobile number portability and when they adopted it. Test your SMS routes to ported numbers quickly and reliably with TelQ!

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MNP Map

Our mobile portability map provides a detailed look at the countries that have implemented MNP services, allowing users to retain their numbers when switching providers. Hover over any country on the map to view the specific year it introduced MNP. The color shading indicates when MNP was adopted: darker colors represent earlier adoption years, while lighter colors show more recent implementations.

Use these MNP data as a quick reference to support your SMS routing strategies and make sure your messages reach ported numbers.

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Full List of MNP Countries

Here is a detailed table listing all countries with MNP adoption dates. The table is easy to navigate, featuring options to sort by year or country name and a search bar for quick access to specific entries. 

Use this tool to assess MNP implementation timelines and understand market readiness, helping you make strategic decisions on SMS routing, ported number verification, and adapting services to fit various countries’ MNP maturity levels.

CountryYear MNP was launched
United Kingdom1999
Netherlands1999
Hong Kong1999
Spain2000
Switzerland2000
Australia2001
Norway2001
Sweden2001
Denmark2001
Macau2001
Belgium2002
Germany2002
Italy2002
Portugal2002
Finland2003
France2003
Greece2003
Ireland2003
USA2003
Cyprus2004
Austria2004
Hungary2004
Iceland2004
Lithuania2004
Slovakia2004
South Korea2004
Luxembourg2005
Slovenia2005
Taiwan2005
Estonia2005
Malta2005
Croatia2006
Czech Republic2006
Japan2006
Oman2006
Poland2006
Saudi Arabia2006
South Africa2006
Guadeloupe2006
Guam2006
New Zealand2007
Canada2007
Israel2007
Latvia2007
Pakistan2007
Brazil2008
Bulgaria2008
Egypt2008
Macedonia2008
Malaysia2008
Mexico2008
Romania2008
Singapore2008
Turkey2008
Indonesia2008
Dominican Republic2009
Ecuador2009
Puerto Rico2009
Albania2010
Argentina2010
Jordan2010
Peru2010
Thailand2010
Colombia2011
Georgia2011
Ghana2011
Bahrain2011
India2011
Kenya2011
Serbia2011
Panama2011
Montenegro2011
Belarus2012
Chile2012
Cayman Islands2012
Paraguay2012
Kuwait2013
Moldova2013
Nigeria2013
Russia2013
Qatar2013
Bosnia and Herzegovina2013
Costa Rica2013
United Arab Emirates2013
Armenia2014
Azerbaijan2014
Honduras2014
El Salvador2015
Senegal2015
Jamaica2015
Bolivia2016
Kazakhstan2016
Maldives2016
Iran2016
Trinidad and Tobago2016
Tunisia2016
Tanzania2017
Bahamas2017
Cameroon2017
Bangladesh2018
Morocco2018
Benin2018
Cote d'Ivoire2018
China2019
Ukraine2019
Philippines2019
Vietnam2019
Dominica2019
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines2019
Grenada2019
St Kitts2019
Palestine2020
Brunei2020
Liechtenstein2020
Uruguay2022

FAQ on MNP

1. What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP)?

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows mobile phone users to switch between service providers while retaining their existing phone numbers. This ensures users don’t have to change numbers when they move to a new telecom operator, improving flexibility and competition among operators.

As of now, over 115 countries have implemented mobile number portability, allowing users to switch providers without changing their phone numbers. Our interactive map and table provide a detailed breakdown of these countries and the years they launched MNP.

For businesses, MNP details help ensure seamless communication with customers, even when they change service providers. It can also prevent potential communication gaps, as numbers remain consistent, reducing the risk of losing contact with important clients.

When a number is ported, messages sent through an SMS route may not be delivered correctly if the sender does not account for the number’s new operator. That’s why it’s crucial to test SMS delivery to ported numbers to ensure proper routing and message accuracy.

TelQ offers an SMS testing tool that helps businesses verify and monitor ported numbers across various countries. Our service ensures that SMS routes are tested and optimized for accurate delivery, even to ported numbers.

We strive to keep our MNP map updated regularly to reflect the latest data on MNP implementation worldwide. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you find any mistakes or if something is not up to date.

Test Ported Numbers with TelQ

Did you know that the TelQ SMS testing tool allows you to verify ported numbers across most of these countries? Register now, and we’ll guide you through the process.