Austria Number Porting
Portable Number Types
| Type | Portable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local / National | Yes | Requires local address on LOA |
| Toll-Free | Yes | Requires porting history if previously ported |
Required Documents
Local / National Numbers
- ☐ LOA (Letter of Authorization) — Local address is required on the LOA
- ☐ Account Number — Account number with the current provider
- ☐ ID / Passport Copy — Government-issued identification
- ☐ Company Registration Certificate — Business registration document
- ☐ Latest Invoice — Most recent invoice from the current provider
- ☐ Proof of Address — Document confirming the local address
Toll-Free Numbers
- ☐ LOA (Letter of Authorization) — Standard authorization letter
- ☐ Current Underlying Carrier's Name — Name of the carrier currently serving the number
- ☐ Porting History — Required if the number(s) were ported before; details of previous ports
- ☐ Account Number — Account number with the current provider
- ☐ Latest Invoice — Most recent invoice from the current provider
Restrictions & Special Conditions
- Local/National numbers require the LOA to include a local Austrian address — the address must be within Austria
- Toll-free ports require disclosure of the underlying carrier (not just the reseller), plus any previous porting history
- Local/National ports require six documents compared to five for toll-free, with proof of address and company registration being the additional requirements
Key Definitions
- Rufnummernmitnahme: German term for "number porting" or "number portability" — used in the official Austrian LOA form title.
Notes
- Austria has distinct document requirements for local vs. toll-free numbers — ensure you use the correct checklist
- The LOA template is in German (titled "Rufnummernmitnahme"), reflecting Austria's official language requirements
- No specific porting timeline is published for this country; plan for variability depending on your current carrier
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