Dodo porting authorisation method?

Lhjk on 23/08/2020 - 13:12

When you try to port a number, all winning telcos send a SMS with a verification code to the number being ported, some expect you to reply from that number, some allow you to type that number on a web form.

Anybody knows which method Dodo is using? This affects the ability to port to Dodo when the number being ported is on prepaid and has no credit, hence cannot reply to a SMS.

If anyone is interested on this topic, so far I have compiled the following:

Kogan - SMS
Lebara - SMS
Telstra - Web
Woolworths - Web
Aldi - Web
Vodafone - SMS
Amaysim - Web
Optus - Web
Lycamobile - Web

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Comments

  • Platinumtelecom on 23/08/2020 - 17:29

    Just did a Port from Telstra to Dodo last week and no SMS. But I did it in store so not sure if it is different

    • hjk on 23/08/2020 - 18:26

      Thanks for the info, but doing it in store must be different since they can verify you using other methods. When the port is initiated online a SMS will be sent.

      I can't even do it in store now, since all Melbourne kiosks are closed due to stage 4 lockdown.

      I may have to give them a call tomorrow if no one else reply.

    • ATTS on 24/08/2020 - 08:12

      do they charge a fee to port instore?

  • 87percent on 23/08/2020 - 18:29

    Its not “winning” telco, it’s GAINING telco

  • Neoika on 24/08/2020 - 10:00

    Only Vodafone network requires SMS response, as you listed.

    • hjk on 24/08/2020 - 13:11

      Ahhh… so the verification method is actually tied to the underlying provider (Telstra/Optus/Vodafone) and not up to individual MVNO to decide? That's a very useful piece of information to know. Thanks a lot!

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