We have all gone through the endless frustration of changing mobile numbers and sending out countless messages alerting the change in number. And we needn’t go into the number of times we’ve had to change or edit contact numbers of friends and acquaintances because they have changed moved elsewhere or simply changed mobile carriers. But all that will soon change.
The Indian Government has, on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recommendation, decided to implement mobile number portability (MNP) in India. MNP will allow you to switch mobile carriers without changing your number, a very welcome news no doubt for all mobile users.
A Raja, Communications minister yesterday approved the MNP support in four metros i.e. Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. This should soon be expanded to other parts of the country as well. As of now the MNP introduced does not include switching service type – mobile to fixed line or locations – from Mumbai to Delhi and vice versa; i.e. you can only switch mobile carriers within the same city.
So, no longer sticking it out with a service provider simply because you don’t want to change your number. This is exactly the freedom mobile users were looking for. MNP will make lives simpler for us and make the going somewhat tough for mobile operators, who will have to be on top of their service at all times, else they’ll lose customers.
MNP is expected to come into action only by March 2008, so it gives mobile operators plenty of time to woo customers and gather a loyal bunch. So, don’t be surprised if you are suddenly flooded with offers and schemes that are an absolute peach. Mobile users, make the most of it. Happy times await!
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