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🇮🇹 Italy Number Porting Guide

A guide to porting local, national, and toll-free phone numbers in Italy to CloudTalk

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Written by Valeriia Volobrinskaia
Updated in the last hour

This guide outlines the supported number types, required documents, hosting rules, and porting timelines for Italian numbers.

Supported Number Types

Number Type

Format Example

Notes

Geographic (Local)

e.g., +39 02, +39 06

Porting supported

Toll-Free

e.g., 800 xxx xxx

Porting only supported if current carrier is Wind Tre

Ready to Port?
​​You can submit your request to our porting team using our International Porting Form.

If you have numbers from other countries, check Global Porting coverage for details.


Required Documents For Number Porting

✅ Local Numbers

  • Latest Invoice from Your Current Provider

    • Must be issued within the last 30 days

    • Must display the number(s) to be ported and the name of the account holder

  • Signed Letter of Authorization (LOA)

    • LOA Template+English guides attached at the bottom of this guide as a .zip

    • Must be completed and signed by an authorized company representative

    • Address must match the provider’s registered details

  • Migration Code

    • A mandatory code issued by the current provider

    • Must be requested by the end user (you)

    • Without this code, the porting request will be rejected

Other Compliance Requirements

  • Representative’s ID (Passport or National ID)

  • Tax ID (Codice Fiscale) of the company rep

  • Company details

    • Must be a business entity registered in Italy

    • Include full legal name, VAT number, and address

✅ Toll-Free Numbers

  • LOA signed by authorized representative

    • LOA Template attached at the bottom of this guide as a .zip

    • address in Italy is not required for toll-free numbers

  • VAT number

    • Standard VAT: 11-digit

      or

    • Italy tax code/codice fiscale: 16-digit-alphanumeric-code

  • Invoice or Ownership Proof

    • Invoice or official letter showing number ownership

    • If your toll-free number is with a different carrier, porting is currently not supported.


Number Porting Process & Details

Number Type

Estimated Duration

Price

Local

~2–3 weeks

€30.00 per request, €10.00 per number

Toll-Free

~2–3 weeks

€10.00 per request, €40.00 per number

⚠️ Porting timelines may be delayed if submitted information does not match your current provider's records.

Porting Process Overview

  1. Submit Your Porting Request
    Send your request to the CloudTalk Porting Team to begin the process.

  2. Initial Review
    Cloudtalk team'll verify number portability and confirm the next steps.

  3. Documentation Collection
    Complete and sign the LOA (Letter of Authorization), and provide a recent invoice from your current telecom provider.

  4. Submission to Carrier
    CloudTalk submits your request to our partner carrier, who then forwards it to your current provider.

  5. Approval or Rejection

    • If approved, Cloudtalk team will confirm the porting date (typically 2–4 business days in advance).

    • If rejected, Cloudtalk team will share the reason and guide you on how to correct and resubmit the request.

Common Rejection Reasons & How to Fix Them

Contact your current service provider before submitting a porting request to CloudTalk. They can advise you on all information regarding your number.


​Read the section "What Should You Verify With Your Current Provider?" in CloudTalk Recommendations for a Smooth Port to know what to check with them in advance.

Issue

Explanation

How to Fix

Missing Migration Code

Mandatory for all local number ports in Italy

Contact your provider and request the migration code

Mismatched Information

Address, name, or number doesn’t match provider file

Double-check all fields and update LOA/invoice if needed

Unauthorized Signer

LOA not signed by a recognized contact

Use the authorized account owner or company legal representative

Inactive Number

Number has been suspended or deactivated

Reactivate it before submitting the porting request

Ineligible Toll-Free

Toll-free number is not with Wind Tre

Porting not possible unless with that specific carrier


On Porting Day

  • The number is activated in your CloudTalk account

  • Your former provider deactivates the number

  • CloudTalk billing begins the same day

  • We recommend notifying your previous provider to prevent duplicate charges


Need Help?

For further assistance, please refer to:

Have more porting questions? Contact our Porting team. We're always happy to help!

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