I'm back on Mobilink. I initiated the port out request around 12, and the number switched networks by 3 - 3.15pm (all of this happened today!)
Came back for a few reasons:
1. Ported numbers don't play well with Pakistani services who send you SMSs for verifications or confirmations (e.g. bank SMSs).
2. 4G speeds.
3. 3G coverage (see the screenshot - this is happening at my house now):
4. I used to have major voice quality issues with Telenor in my bank building - and elsewhere too - there would be lots of glitches and whatnot, and when the call would fall back down to 2G, it was literally inaudible. I know when Mobilink fell down to 2G, calls weren't THIS bad.
5. I reported some SMSs to Telenor (on 9000) stating these are spam messages. First, I didn't get a confirmation from them, so I tweeted it out to them eventually, and they said "we'll look into it". Fair enough. But several weeks later, when I sent them samples again, they got back and said "this isn't spam". Uhh - if a message is unwanted, and contains marketing material, it is spam! This made me think perhaps they're the ones who are in this business.
What will I miss from Telenor? Their self care app. I don't think their network fits my requirements.
Tomorrow, I'll try to convert this to postpaid.
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