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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!
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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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.
| Country | Year MNP was launched |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1999 |
| Netherlands | 1999 |
| Hong Kong | 1999 |
| Spain | 2000 |
| Switzerland | 2000 |
| Australia | 2001 |
| Norway | 2001 |
| Sweden | 2001 |
| Denmark | 2001 |
| Macau | 2001 |
| Belgium | 2002 |
| Germany | 2002 |
| Italy | 2002 |
| Portugal | 2002 |
| Finland | 2003 |
| France | 2003 |
| Greece | 2003 |
| Ireland | 2003 |
| USA | 2003 |
| Cyprus | 2004 |
| Austria | 2004 |
| Hungary | 2004 |
| Iceland | 2004 |
| Lithuania | 2004 |
| Slovakia | 2004 |
| South Korea | 2004 |
| Luxembourg | 2005 |
| Slovenia | 2005 |
| Taiwan | 2005 |
| Estonia | 2005 |
| Malta | 2005 |
| Croatia | 2006 |
| Czech Republic | 2006 |
| Japan | 2006 |
| Oman | 2006 |
| Poland | 2006 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2006 |
| South Africa | 2006 |
| Guadeloupe | 2006 |
| Guam | 2006 |
| New Zealand | 2007 |
| Canada | 2007 |
| Israel | 2007 |
| Latvia | 2007 |
| Pakistan | 2007 |
| Brazil | 2008 |
| Bulgaria | 2008 |
| Egypt | 2008 |
| Macedonia | 2008 |
| Malaysia | 2008 |
| Mexico | 2008 |
| Romania | 2008 |
| Singapore | 2008 |
| Turkey | 2008 |
| Indonesia | 2008 |
| Dominican Republic | 2009 |
| Ecuador | 2009 |
| Puerto Rico | 2009 |
| Albania | 2010 |
| Argentina | 2010 |
| Jordan | 2010 |
| Peru | 2010 |
| Thailand | 2010 |
| Colombia | 2011 |
| Georgia | 2011 |
| Ghana | 2011 |
| Bahrain | 2011 |
| India | 2011 |
| Kenya | 2011 |
| Serbia | 2011 |
| Panama | 2011 |
| Montenegro | 2011 |
| Belarus | 2012 |
| Chile | 2012 |
| Cayman Islands | 2012 |
| Paraguay | 2012 |
| Kuwait | 2013 |
| Moldova | 2013 |
| Nigeria | 2013 |
| Russia | 2013 |
| Qatar | 2013 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2013 |
| Costa Rica | 2013 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2013 |
| Armenia | 2014 |
| Azerbaijan | 2014 |
| Honduras | 2014 |
| El Salvador | 2015 |
| Senegal | 2015 |
| Jamaica | 2015 |
| Bolivia | 2016 |
| Kazakhstan | 2016 |
| Maldives | 2016 |
| Iran | 2016 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2016 |
| Tunisia | 2016 |
| Tanzania | 2017 |
| Bahamas | 2017 |
| Cameroon | 2017 |
| Bangladesh | 2018 |
| Morocco | 2018 |
| Benin | 2018 |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 2018 |
| China | 2019 |
| Ukraine | 2019 |
| Philippines | 2019 |
| Vietnam | 2019 |
| Dominica | 2019 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2019 |
| Grenada | 2019 |
| St Kitts | 2019 |
| Palestine | 2020 |
| Brunei | 2020 |
| Liechtenstein | 2020 |
| Uruguay | 2022 |
So how mobile number portability works? 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.
According to our mobile number portability database, 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.
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