This guide outlines the supported number types, required documents, hosting rules, and porting timelines for Norwegian numbers.
Initial Overview
- Supported Number Types
⚠️ Mobile numbers (+47 4xx or +47 9xx) are not portable to VoIP operators.
- Submit Your Request
Request porting directly in the CloudTalk Dashboard: open Numbers > Port existing number and follow the guided steps. All supported number types for this country use the same flow, and you can track your request anytime under Numbers > Porting requests.
- Letter of Authorization
Where an LOA is required, the correct template for this country downloads inside the Documents step of your porting request: download it, sign it, and upload it right there. You no longer need a separate template from this guide.
(Other document requirements listed below.)
- Timelines & Pricing
Required Documents for Number Porting
- Signed LOA (completed and signed by an authorized representative; details must match provider records)
- Recent invoice (issued within the last 30 days; must show number(s) and account holder name)
Compliance Requirement for Hosting
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Business registration certificate
- Must be issued or updated within the last 12 months
- Must show a valid address in Norway
- Issued by the Brønnøysund Register Center (official government registry of legal entities in Norway)
- Norwegian Government-issued ID or Norwegian Passport of someone shown on the business registration. If the ID holder is not shown, then a Power of Attorney is needed.
Porting Process Overview
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Submit Your Porting Request
Submit your request in the CloudTalk Dashboard under Numbers > Port existing number. -
Initial Review
Cloudtalk team will 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
On Porting Day
- The number will be activated in CloudTalk
- Your previous provider will release and deactivate the number
- You’ll begin receiving inbound calls through CloudTalk
- CloudTalk billing begins the same day
Need Help? For further assistance, please refer to:
- CloudTalk Porting Process Overview
- CloudTalk Recommendations for a Smooth Port
- Porting Pricing and Coverage - all countries where we offer porting
- Country Specific Porting Guides - for our most requested countries