Standard Ports
Standard ports are when the range holder (RH) and the losing comminucations provider (LCP) are the same.For example, if ther Range holder is BT and the LCP is also BT this is a Standard Port. Lead times are quicker as only one party is involved in the port.
| Installation Type | Shortest Lead-time (Working Days) |
|---|---|
| Single Line | 4 |
| Single Line with over 10 lines at same installation/time | 14 |
| Multi Line - <30 lines/numbers, no DDI range | 7 |
| Multi Line - 31-150 lines/numbers or including DDI range | 10 |
| Multi line - 151 lines/numbers or more | 17 |
| Complex DDI - only part of range is to be ported, pre-work required | 22 |
Subsequent Ports
Subsequent ports are when the range holder (RH) and the losing comminucations provider (LCP) are different.For example, if ther Range holder is BT and the LCP is Virgin this is a Subsequent Port. Lead times are longer two parties are involved in the port.
| Installation Type | Shortest Lead-time (Working Days) |
|---|---|
| Single Line | 7 |
| Single Line with over 10 lines at same installation/time | 17 |
| Multi Line - <30 lines/numbers, no DDI range | 10 |
| Multi line - 31 lines/numbers or more, or including DDI range | 13 |
| Complex DDI - only part of range is to be ported, pre-work required | 25 |