Mexico Number Porting
Portable Number Types
| Type | Portable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local/National | Yes | FOC as early as 2 business days from submission |
| Toll-Free | Yes | FOC as early as 2 business days from submission |
| Mobile | Yes | FOC as early as 7 business days; service interruption during port |
Required Documents
Local / National Numbers
- ☐ LOA with NIP (for individual person) — Signed by the authorized person; signature must match as closely as possible the one on the ID. Templates available in Spanish and English.
- ☐ National ID or Passport copy — Of the authorized representative
- ☐ Latest Invoice — From current carrier
- ☐ Company Registration Certificate (Acta Constitutiva) — Required if the number is company-owned
- ☐ Notarial Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) — Required if the authorized person is not listed on the company documents
Toll-Free Numbers
- ☐ Letter of Authorization — Signed by the authorized person; signature must match as closely as possible the one on the ID
- ☐ ID or Passport copy — Of the authorized representative
- ☐ Latest Invoice — From current carrier
- ☐ Company Registration Certificate (Acta Constitutiva) — Required if the number is company-owned
- ☐ Notarial Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) — Required if the authorized person is not listed on the Company Registration Certificate
Mobile Numbers
- ☐ Letter of Authorization — Signed by the authorized person
- ☐ National ID or Passport copy — Of the authorized representative
- ☐ Assignment Letter — Completed and signed by the authorized person
- ☐ Notarial Deed / Power of Attorney — Granting general administrative powers, required for company-registered numbers
Porting Timeline
| Type | Earliest FOC | Porting Window | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local/National | 2 business days | Monday–Friday at 2:00 AM local | Up to 2 hours |
| Toll-Free | 2 business days | Monday–Friday at 2:00 AM local | Up to 2 hours |
| Mobile | 7 business days | Monday–Friday, 2:00 AM – 7:30 AM local | Full window |
Restrictions & Special Conditions
- NIP (Numero de Identificacion Personal) is required for individual person ports of local/national numbers
- LOA signature must match as closely as possible the signature on the signer's ID document
- Company-owned numbers require additional corporate documentation (Acta Constitutiva, Poder Notarial)
Key Definitions
- NIP (Numero de Identificacion Personal) — A personal identification number assigned to the account holder by the current carrier, required to authorize porting for individual accounts
- Acta Constitutiva — The company registration certificate / articles of incorporation under Mexican law
- Poder Notarial — A notarized power of attorney document authorizing a representative to act on behalf of the company
- FOC (Firm Order Commitment) — The confirmed date when the port will be executed
Notes
- LOA templates are available in both Spanish and English
- Mobile ports have significantly longer lead times (7 vs 2 business days) and carry a service disruption risk
- Ensure all LOA signatures match the signer's ID document as closely as possible to avoid rejection
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