Looks like DOT is now firm on its decision to start mobile number portability by August, though I am not quite sure of the impetus that is driving these actions, where the 3G auction has not seen the day of light yet. MNP for sure will turn out to be in the favor of mobile consumers in India, with consumers being able to retain the same number while choosing to change mobile operator.
It is reported that the Department of Telecom has selected two companies, Telcordia Technologies (formerly Bell Communications) and Syniverse Technologies to provide solutions for implementation of mobile number portability in the country.
Apparently Telcordia Technologies and Syniverse Technologies were selected from a list of many global and Indian companies shortlisted earlier. Both the companies will provide solutions for 11 circles each of the total 22 circles in the country. Both the companies are big players in telecom solutions and have already implemented their MNP services in different countries.
The government had issued guidelines for awarding of MNP service licences in August 2008 and is hoping to implement MNP in all the four metros and category ‘A’ circles within six months of awarding the licenses.
