In plain English
It is the planned calendar date for a phone number to move between service providers. It marks when the number is due to switch from the old provider to the new one.
In context
Here, it identifies the scheduled date for the telephone number's transfer from one telephone service provider to another.
- Situation
- Porting numbers, activating SIM or eSIM, replacing devices, and changing account details
- What it communicates
- labels the expected switch date for the transfer
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not state the exact time of day when the transfer is to happen.
Examples
“The porting date for her phone number is 14 May, although the switch between providers could happen at any time that day.”
“Before ending the call, she confirmed the porting date for the office number with the new provider.”