4. INTRODUCTION
Mobile number portability (mnp) enables mobile users
to retain their mobile number when changing from one
mobile network operator to another.
In the absence of mnp, customers have to give up their
number and must adopt a new one when they switch
operators.
5. HISTORY
First started in Singapore in 1997
Followed by Hong Kong
Mobile number portability launched in India in Haryana
state on 25 November 2010.
It was finally launched all over India on 20th January
2011.
6. TYPES OF MNP
OPERATOR PORTABILITY
LOCATION PORTABILITY
SERVICE PORTABILITY
7. OPERATOR PORTABILITY
This is the ability of A subscriber to retain within
the same service area, an existing telephone
number even if they change from one service
provider/operator to another.
8. LOCATION PORTABILITY
Location portability is the ability of a subscriber to
retain an existing telephone number when changing
from one physical location to another.
9. SERVICE PORTABILITY
Service portability is the ability of a subscriber to
retain the existing telephone number when
changing from one service to another service.
10. PROCEDURE
Obtain 'unique porting code' by sending A SMS from the
mobile number you want to port to the number '1900' with
text 'PORT' followed by space followed by your 10 digit
mobile number you want to port.
Fill up the caf and porting form.
Submit the duly filled porting form and caf along with
requisite documentary proof of the mobile service
provider.
11. If you are A post paid subscriber, submit A paid copy of
the last bill issued along with the porting form and CAF.
Obtain new sim card from the new service provider.
13. LIMITATIONS
You are eligible to make A porting request if you have an
active connection that is at least 90 days old.
You still have to go to the service provider’s store.
The entire process of porting takes approximately 6 days.
The exceptions are the states of J&K, Assam & the north
eastern regions where it takes 10 days from the receipt of
porting clearance to the donor operator.
14. CONCLUSION
MNP saves the porting users from number changing
which is a great advantage. If the users are not satisfied
with their present network service to switch to any other
networks. However, the users are supposed to buy a new
scheme from the new network provider.
Mnp creates competition among the different mobile
networks.
To be successful in the competitive telecommunications
environment, carriers have to carefully analyze their
network, call and data schemes, administrative
infrastructures and select the best mnp solution.