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Pick the new provider and start signup
Choose your new plan. At checkout, select "Port my existing number" and enter your current number plus the name of your old provider.
Procedure
How to Port Your Number in Austria (2026): NÜV Step-by-Step
Updated May 2026. Keeping your Austrian phone number when you switch providers is a legal right protected by RTR. The process is called NÜV (Nummern-Übertragungs-Verfahren) and finishes in 1 to 3 working days. Several providers pay you to switch: HoT gives a EUR 10 Hofer voucher, spusu credits the activation fee back, and bob runs periodic switching bonuses. spusu and A1 can handle the NÜV PIN request and the old contract cancellation for you.
How do I port my Austrian number step by step?
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Submit the porting form
Enter the NÜV PIN, your old contract number, and the desired switch date in the new provider's form. Most providers offer "next available date" or a custom date.
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Wait for the cutover
The number ports usually within 1 to 3 working days. Your old line stops first; your new line activates within minutes after that. Most providers schedule the cut for overnight to minimise downtime.
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Verify the new line and update services
Place a test call. Confirm WhatsApp, Signal, and iMessage still work. Update banking 2FA and any account that uses SMS verification (your number is the same, so most things just keep working).
Which Austrian providers pay you to port your number?
Frequently asked questions
How long does number porting take in Austria?expand_more
One to three working days from when you submit the NÜV PIN. RTR sets the maximum at one working day for most cases. Most providers complete the switch overnight.
How much does it cost to port a number in Austria?expand_more
Most providers port for free. Some pay you to switch: HoT gives a EUR 10 Hofer voucher, spusu credits the activation fee back, and bob runs occasional EUR 50 to EUR 100 promo bonuses. The old provider may charge a small administrative fee, capped by RTR.
What is a NÜV PIN in Austria?expand_more
NÜV stands for Nummern-Übertragungs-Verfahren, the official Austrian number-portability process. The NÜV PIN is a code from your current provider that authorises the new provider to port the number. Some new providers (spusu, A1) request the NÜV PIN on your behalf.
Can I port my number while on a 24-month contract?expand_more
Yes. Number portability is a legal right in Austria. Even on a 24-month contract you can port the number, but you still owe any remaining months on the old contract. spusu handles the cancellation request as part of the port process.