www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Chilean government has reportedly published the rules for the formation of a technical committee to oversee the introduction of fixed and mobile number portability (NP). The committee will comprise representatives from telecoms regulator Subtel, mobile, local and long-distance operators. The final date for the implementation of NP has not been finalised yet.
On 08.22.09, In Mobile, By Editor
On 08.18.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Nawras is celebrating the third anniversary of the successful introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) in the Sultanate.
This service has enabled thousands of new customers to move to Nawras from the other operator while keeping their existing number.
To date the fastest growing family in Oman has welcomed almost nine out of ten porting customers who have chosen to change operator and join the Nawras family so they can enjoy great value, pleasingly different service and excellent quality.
Nawras makes it easy for customers to move as many tens of thousands have already discovered. MNP expanded customer choice and put the Sultanate ahead of almost all other countries in the region.
The service is an important element in a free mobile telecommunications market focused on fair competition.
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On 08.11.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: BSNL has allocated a capital expenditure of Rs 1,250 crore to make its network ready for number portability, which enables subscribers to change service providers without changing numbers. BSNL is required to make an initial capital expenditure (CAPEX) of about 1,065 cores for making its basic and mobile networks MNP compliant, in addition to annual OPEX of about Rs 185 crores for the purpose of MNP service, according to a company official.
The firm has asked TRAI to make provisions to ensure parties involved in the operation, donor operators, fixed line operators, recipient operator and the MNP service provider, get a share of the porting charges, which are paid by customers who port their numbers.
According to TRAI officials, hey are trying to keep the charges around Rs 200.
On 08.07.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Trai, the Indian telecoms regulator has reportedly revealed that the final policy guidelines for MNP will be ready by August-end, making MNP a reality in India.
TRAI has asked the operators to be technically ready for the implementation of MNP system so that the MNP can be introduced as soon as the policy guidelines are figured out.
On 08.05.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Mobile Number Portability regulations have been implemented in Thailand, though it still remains unclear whether the subscribers will be able to port their mobile numbers or not as the operator are still not ready for the service. The operators will have jointly create a central clearing house to facilitate porting within three months. However, the operators have said they will not be able to do this within that time.
AIS, DTAC and TrueMove are set to report to the regulator that they cannot meet the deadline, AIS president Wichian Mektrakarn said. The National Telecommunications Commission, however, reportedly said the operators should have made progress on MNP services some time ago as the regulator discussed the regulations with the operators two years ago.
On 07.27.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: In Turkey, mobile number portability sees 5.5 million switch, si8nce its introduction on Nov. 10, 2008. GSM operators anticipate to see a further increase in this number following the introduction of third generation (3G) services by the end of this month. Science Technologies and Communication Council (BTK) President Tayfun Acarer said the speed of the number portability process was relatively higher in Turkey than in European countries. “In Turkey, 8 percent of all mobile users have switched networks in eight-and-a-half months, while EU countries spent four or five years to reach the same level. We are continuing nonstop, and the rate will reach 10 percent in a short time.” Acarer said out of 5.5 million who attempted to take advantage of the new application, some 4.6 million have successfully switched to new operators, while the remaining 200,000 were still waiting for the application process to be completed, adding that the system was running smoothly. Mentioning “unsteady subscribers” who continuously switch from one operator to another without paying their bills, Acarer said such activities cause companies to lose a considerable amount of money, noting: “We have met with the operator managers on the issue, and they have taken certain measures to avoid such abuses. A subscriber will not be able to switch to another before staying with that provider for three months. This regulation will help minimize ‘habitual crimes.’” Acarer said the number of subscribers makes up just 2 percent of the 67.5 million cell phone subscribers in Turkey.
BTK head states that “With a number of newly introduced promotions, subscribers can have the chance to make calls for cheaper prices than ever before.”
On 07.16.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Mobile Number Portability, MNP, which was to launch in India this October, is now likely to delay by a month as the figures for MNP transfer fee is not yet set, said an official from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
“TRAI is likely to float consultation for MNP next week. After which we will be able to decide on the final fee for it. There are chances of slight delay. It may start from November but we are making our efforts to be in time,” said the official.
On 06.29.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Mobile Number Portability is being rolled-out in the Isle of Man today. Both Sure and Manx Telecom are introducing MNP. Manx Telecom is making an investment of around £1 million to make it happen. The telecommunications companies say they want to make it as simple as possible for customers and it’s all about consumer choice. It is anticipated MNP will bring competition among the providers.
On 06.22.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: CEO of Airtel , Mr Sharlin Thayil, said, “We have recently been allocated the additional spectrum which will improve the quality of services for a hassle-free calling experience. We are also going to add 2000 more cell sites across Andhra Pradesh to enhance our coverage capacity,” said Mr Thayil. The wireless penetration is reported to be from 24 to 36%.
Considering the mobile number portability which is expected to become a reality in September, he said they would welcome it. The number portability will make more people to come to us. For us, we expect the churn-in to be more, Mr Thayil said.
On 05.01.09, In Mobile, By Editor
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: India represents one of the most dynamically evolving mobile markets in the world, with 10+ million new subscribers each month, and remains a strategic area of focus for Telcordia, a global leader in the development of fixed, mobile, and broadband communications software and services. With its unmatched expertise in highly scalable communications networks, Telcordia is ideally positioned to help both the country’s government and leading mobile operators successfully manage the sharply rising demands for advanced mobile services.
Recently, MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions India Pvt Ltd, a joint venture of Telcordia, was selected by the India Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as the provider of number portability clearinghouse and centralized database services for the country’s southern and eastern regions for the next 10 years. This will facilitate accurate number porting for subscribers, enabling the transfer of telephone numbers when subscribers want to keep their numbers if they move from one operator to another.
“Telcordia is committed to the India market and is helping operators successfully manage the unprecedented growth,
realize operational efficiencies, and maintain a competitive edge that will drive communications usage and revenue,” said Mark Greenquist, President & CEO, Telcordia. “The recent number portability clearinghouse deal will bring added choice and convenience to India’s 400 million mobile subscribers and accelerate the rollout and adoption of brand-differentiating, value-added services.”
Telcordia is a leading global provider of fixed, mobile, and broadband communications software and services. For 25 years, the company has created the innovations that have helped organizations deploy advanced networks and groundbreaking new communications services. On the number portability front, Telcordia is the world’s market leader in number portability clearinghouse and gateway solutions supporting fixed and mobile number portability services.
Telcordia market leading number portability solutions are already deployed in 14 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Greece, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Turkey.
Telcordia’s operator customers in India include:
- TATA Teleservices, which selected the Telcordia service delivery solution to grow its prepaid customer base, and introduce new and innovative value-added services in the converged environment
- Idea Cellular, which relies on the Telcordia® Converged Application Server to consolidate prepaid services on a single real-time charging platform
- Reliance Infocomm, which uses the Telcordia® Network Engineer planning and design solution to streamline the outside plant engineering process.
“Telcordia has made a substantial investment in India to fully understand the various cultures and business challenges that this hyper-growth market presents,” said Greenquist. “We are seeing this commitment result in business opportunities throughout the country, highlighted by the recent number portability initiative.”
Telcordia established an entity in India, Telcordia Technologies India Private Limited, in 2006. The business is headquartered in Gurgaon, with program delivery offices in Hyderabad. The entity also includes Telcordia India Labs, a state-of-the-art facility based in Chennai. The office in Tidel Park provides dedicated software resources, including development, for mobile, fixed line and cable operators throughout India.
For more information about Telcordia, visit www.telcordia.com. For more information about Telcordia India, visit http://www.telcordia.com/news_events/presskit/india-snapshot.html and http://www.telcordia.co.in.
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