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

Supported Number Types

Number Type	Format Example
Geographic (Local)	e.g., +353 1, +353 21
National	e.g., 0818, 076
Toll-Free	e.g., 1800 xxx xxx

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 (Geographic) Numbers

Signed Letter of Authorization (LOA)
- LOA Template attached at the bottom of this guide as a .zip
- Must be completed and signed by an authorized representative
- Address should match what’s registered with your current provider
Latest Invoice from Your Current Provider
- Must be issued within the last 30 days
- Must show the number(s) and account holder name
Other Compliance Requirements:
- An address in Ireland located within the same area code as the number being ported

✅ National Numbers

Latest Invoice from Your Current Provider
- Issued within 30 days, listing the number(s) and account holder
Signed LOA
- Completed by an authorized contact
- Provided on request
Hosting Compliance Requirement:
- An address within the Republic of Ireland

✅ Toll-Free Numbers

Latest Invoice from Your Current Provider
- Must list the toll-free number(s) and account holder
- Issued within the last 30 days
Signed LOA
- Required and provided upon request
- Must include toll-free number and business information
Hosting Requirement:
- No additional compliance address is required for toll-free hosting

Number Porting Process & Details

Number Type	Estimated Duration	Price
Local	~10 business days	€35.00 per request, €10.00 per number
National	~10 business days	€35.00 per request, €10.00 per number
Toll-Free	~10 business days	€30.00 per request, €15.00 per number

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

Porting Process Overview

Submit Your Porting Request
Send your request to the CloudTalk Porting Team to begin the process.
Initial Review
Cloudtalk team'll verify number portability and confirm the next steps.
Documentation Collection
Complete and sign the LOA (Letter of Authorization), and provide a recent invoice from your current telecom provider.
Submission to Carrier
CloudTalk submits your request to our partner carrier, who then forwards it to your current provider.
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 numbers

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
Address Mismatch	Address doesn’t match provider records or area code	Confirm and update details with your current provider
Unauthorized Signer	LOA not signed by an accepted contact	Ensure the LOA is signed by an administrator or account owner
Inactive Number	Number has been disconnected or suspended	Reactivate the number before submitting the port request
Outdated Invoice	Invoice is older than 30 days	Submit a more recent invoice with correct information