How to Submit a Porting Application Request: A Step-by-Step Guide

3 min. readlast update: 02.19.2025

Prerequisites

  • For post-paid services, ensure you have the most recent invoice from your current carrier
  • For Mobile ports, add the Mobile Number to the "Verified Caller ID" list on the account before proceeding

Step 1: Access the Portal

  • Navigate to portal.crazytel.com.au
  • Log in with your credentials.
    • New to Crazytel? Sign up directly on the portal.

Step 2: Navigate to the "Porting Application"

  • Once logged in, go to "Number Management" > "Porting Application"
 

Step 3: Select Service Address

  • Choose the Address where the ported number will be located.
    For Mobile numbers, this should be the home residence.
 

Step 4: Define Your Number Type

Select from the dropdown options:
  • Single Number: Porting an individual landline number.
  • Number Range: Porting multiple consecutive landline numbers.
  • Mobile Number: Porting a mobile number
    • If porting a Mobile Number, specify whether it's Prepaid or Post-paid:
      • Prepaid: Enter your Date of Birth.
      • Post-paid: Enter your Account Number.
 

Step 5: Enter Numbers for Porting

  • Input the Number(s) to be ported:
    • For a Number Range, enter the First and Last numbers (e.g., 0712345600 to 0712345699 for a 100-number range).
    • For a Mobile Number, select the number from the drop-down of Verified Mobile Caller IDs
 

Step 6: Identify Current Provider

  • Select your Current Provider from the list. If not listed, choose "Other" and specify the provider's name.
 

Step 7: Provide Current Account Number

  • Enter your Account Number with your Current Provider.
 

Step 8: Configure Call Destination

Note: Ensure you have set up a "SIP Trunk" before proceeding. Otherwise, select "Disabled".
 
  • Choose how you want the number to ring when ported:
    Disable Temporarily disable the DID.
    This can be changed when the number ports across to Crazytel.
    Device Forward calls via SIP Trunk (select from dropdown) for soft-phone or ATA setup.
    Server Forward calls as the DID number (select SIP Trunk) for PBX compatibility.
    URI

    Forward via SIP URI (e.g., {E164}@sip.example.com:5060).

    (See ADDING AN IP SIP TRUNK for more)

    Call Forwarding

    Forward to another number. 
    Charges apply.
    Enter the number in 61 format

  • Additional Step for Call Forwarding:
    Create at least one SIP Trunk and enable Call Forwarding under "My Account" > "My Account" > "Call Forwarding" section.
 

Step 9: Upload Required Documents and Add Notes

  • Upload a copy of your current invoice from your current provider to verify your information.
  • Optionally, add any notes relevant to your application.
 

Step 10: Review, Sign, and Submit

  • Carefully read through the Terms & Conditions.
  • If in agreement, add your Signature and click "Save Signature".
  • Accept the Terms and Conditions and "Submit" your request.
 

Porting Application Time Frames (Guideline Only)

 
  • CAT A Ports: 7 to 30 Business Days
  • CAT C Ports: 30 to 90 Business Days
  • Mobile Ports: 1 hour to 1 Business Day
 
Important Note: Due to COVID-19 and NBN migrations, porting times may vary significantly. The above time frames serve as a guideline, and porting requests cannot be escalated during this period.
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