Need to port a number from Argentina? This guide will walk you through the process.
Supported number types
Dialpad can port the following Argentinian number (AR +54) types:
Geographic Number
Toll-Free Number
Required documents
In order to complete your port request, Dialpad requires the following documents.
LOA
Latest invoice from the current carrier
Copy of Power of Attorney
Copy of Business Registration
Copy of Photo ID of the Legal Representative (Passport)
Note
In some cases, additional documentation may be requested after the port request is submitted.
Document list
Click the links below to obtain the LOA for your port request
How long will it take?
The standard lead time (SLT) for a port request is:
20 business days for geographic numbers
30 business days for toll-free numbers
Note
Additional time is added if there is a rejection for missing/incorrect information.
Porting requirements
Number portability is available via the larger operators but not available with all operators. Please enquire with the current number operator whether porting away is possible via them.
The full list of phone numbers you want to port, including the country code
The required documents must be submitted to Cirion to generate a portability form, which should then be signed by the customer.
The LOA must be signed by the person who has administrative rights on the account with the current carrier.
A porting PIN is required for the port request, the customer must contact the IVR of the Argentine Portability Administrator (APA) by calling +541132201484 to generate a PIN. This will be valid for 5 business days from the date of the request.
Possible port rejection reasons
While we do our best to prevent it, it does sometimes happen that a port request is rejected. The most common rejection reasons are noted below. As you can see, details matter and this is why we ask you to triple-check all the information you provided before submitting your port request.
Number is not active
Incorrect end user name
Incorrect PIN
Incorrect service address
Incomplete documentation
Porting checklist
LOA is filled out, dated, and signed
Latest invoice from current carrier
All numbers are active with your current carrier
All numbers in your account are porting over or you've disassociated them from the other numbers in your account with your current provider.
You’ve provided a desired port date in compliance with the SLT, If no date is provided we will port the number ASAP
Note
We will do our best to meet the SLT date but there is no guarantee.
More information
Be sure to read our Porting FAQs for more information on the porting process.