The government provides facility to mobile users to port SIM card without changing the number.This means that if you do not like a mobile network, you can change it and shift to another one. But for this it becomes necessary to check the mobile network.
Call drops and no Mobile signals
In recent times, recharge plans of Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have become expensive. Due to this, the monthly expenses of mobile users have worsened. Apart from this, mobile users across the country are facing the problem of poor network. Users were not able to make calls due to call drops and lack of mobile signal. Also, many times the internet service stops. On many occasions, one has to face problems of slow internet. Due to this, the office work of the users is not done. Also, the money of the monthly recharge plan goes waste.
However, this problem can be avoided. Especially you should take the SIM of that telecom operator, whose network is more in your area. Suppose, if you have bought a SIM of Jio or BSNL, and Airtel or Vodafone network is present in your area, then your internet will not work properly. Also, there will be problems in calling and messaging. In such a situation, before taking a SIM, you should check online that which mobile network is the best in your area?
Search the network in these 2 ways
Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea SIM card users can find out the mobile network online with the help of nperf and Open Signal. After this, you buy a SIM card of that company whose network is present in your area, where Open Signal is a mobile app. The same nperf is a website, with the help of which you can find out 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The Open Signal app is available for both Android and iOS mobile users.
Search network coverage like this
nperf is a global website. This website shows the availability of all mobile network coverage of the country online. The best thing is that this website is completely free. You will not have to pay any charge for using it.
How to search network coverage from nperf website
First of all visit the nperf website nperf.com.
Then create a profile by entering the details on the My Account option at the top.
You will see a dashboard on the nperf website, click on its Map option.
Then select the Country and Mobile Network option.
After this search the location or city.
Such mobile users will be able to search Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL coverage of their area.
How to search networks with the Open Singnal app
First of all, Android or iOS users have to download the open signal app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
After this, you will see 5 options at the bottom.
Out of these, you have to click on the third option Map from the beginning.
Where you have to select Location, Operator and Network Type.
After this, you will be able to find out the mobile network present in your area.
On this app, you get network coverage of Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and BSNL.
The green patches visible on the map show good network coverage. Also, red means the network is not good. Whereas yellow means there is less network coverage.
Check Internet Speed with Open Signal
Internet speed can be tested along with network coverage on the Open Signal app
For this, you have to tap on the first option appearing at the bottom.
After this, you have to select the mobile network type 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
Then you have to click on the speed test option. After this you will get downloading, uploading and latency report.
Open Signal app also offers video test, through which you can check video speed 720p, 1080p.
How Jio, Airtel Vi BSNL users can complete MNP process
If you want to change your mobile number, then you will have to follow the MNP process.
For this, you will have to send a port request to 1900.
All mobile users have to send the same message to port their mobile number.
For this, write 'PORT space and 10 digit mobile number' in the message box and send it.
Then you will have to go to your respective mobile center and provide verification and authentication information including your Aadhaar.
After this, your MNP request number will be generated. Through which you will be able to track mobile number portability.
Why is network coverage necessary before SIM?
If you are going to port your SIM, then as a mobile user you should be aware of the mobile network coverage. Otherwise, you will have to face losses later. Because if you port your mobile number without checking the network coverage, then you will not be able to port your mobile number again for 90 days. In such a situation, you will be forced to use a bad network for 90 days. Also, your 90 days of data and calling will be wasted.