MNP

What is number portability (NP)?

Number Portability

allows subscriber to changen their service provider to one having –

the best service qualityn

lower tariff options,n

n & better network coverage

while retaining their old telephone number.

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Technological reasons for implementing

Arguments against implementation - India not yet ready as Implementation requires large technological changes;

My Argument why it should be implementedn

Our Mobile network is state of the art; technically much better than many countries where MNP is already working

We introduced many services ahead of even developingn countries e.g. GPRS

n Fixed line NP may have problems; can be sorted and taken up in next stage

n If it can work in S Korea – 2004; Greece – 2004; Lithuania – 2005; Belgium – 2000; Honk Kong - 1998

why not in Indian

Arguments against implementation - India not yet ready as Our tele-density is still much below developed countries; We should concentrate on increasing tele-density; We have enough operators for competition

My Argument why it should be implemented

Mobilen nos. in India are largely in Urban areas. Our urban tele-density is ~40.

Wen added almost 18m mobiles in last 3 months. That means urban teledensity has increased over 6 in last three months.

Requires 12-18 months inn implementation after decision. Urban tele-density may cross 50 by then. following table indicate that we will be at par or better than developed countries in terms of tele-density for implementing Number Portability(NP)

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