A cutting-edge, reliable, & flexible MNP Clearinghouse solution designed for fast, seamless number porting, all at a highly cost-effective price.
The development of portME builds on the combined expertise of PMD and CRPL, incorporating best-in-class architecture, flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
PMD was established in 2005 by all licensed cellular mobile operators in Pakistan as a centralized, neutral entity under the Mobile Number Portability Regulations, with equal shareholding. In March 2007, Pakistan became the first country in South Asia to implement MNP, positioning PMD at the heart of a transformational milestone in the region’s telecom history.
Computer Research (Pvt) Ltd. (CRPL), founded in 1989, is one of Pakistan’s premier software companies, with a strong track record of delivering innovative, customized solutions to the telecom and financial sectors. CRPL has previously developed and deployed Number Portability Gateway solutions for both PTCL and Ufone, enabling seamless communication with PMD’s MNP Clearinghouse.
portME – Centralized MNP Management System is offered in three versions: portME Lite, portME Pro, and a fully Custom-Made solution, providing customers the flexibility to select the option that best aligns with their operational and business needs.
A Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Management System, also known as a Number Portability Clearinghouse, is a centralized platform that facilitates the secure and seamless transfer of mobile numbers between telecom operators.
A Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Management System, also known as a Number Portability Clearinghouse, is a centralized platform that facilitates the secure and seamless transfer of mobile numbers between telecom operators.
A Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Management System, also known as a Number Portability Clearinghouse, is a centralized platform that facilitates the secure and seamless transfer of mobile numbers between telecom operators.
A Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Management System, also known as a Number Portability Clearinghouse, is a centralized platform that facilitates the secure and seamless transfer of mobile numbers between telecom operators.
A Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Management System, also known as a Number Portability Clearinghouse, is a centralized platform that facilitates the secure and seamless transfer of mobile numbers between telecom operators.
It allows a customer to retain their existing mobile number while switching from one telecom operator to another. The MNP system facilitates this by validating, routing, and managing the request in real-time.
The customer submits a port request (usually via SMS or at a service center/POS). The recipient operator then forwards the request to the clearinghouse, which validates and coordinates the port.
Timeframes vary by region but usually range from a few hours to 2 business days.
Common reasons include incorrect information, existing contractual obligations, unpaid bills, or a port request submitted too soon after a previous one.
Yes. Customers can typically cancel their request within a certain timeframe before the port is processed.
They receive SMS or email alerts about request status—such as confirmation, rejection, or successful port completion.
The system automatically reverts the number to the current operator and notifies all involved parties, ensuring uninterrupted service.
Yes, subject to regulatory cooldown periods and eligibility checks.
Absolutely. The system offers robust REST and/or SOAP APIs for integration with operator backends, CRM systems, and other workflows.
Yes, the system can support both mobile and fixed-line number portability if enabled by the regulator.
It generates automated, real-time reports and logs for audit purposes, meeting national telecom authority requirements.
By automating most validation and routing steps, reducing manual errors, and centralizing operations across all operators.