DoT gives signal to full MNP

The Telecom Commission approved full mobile number portability ( MNP), which enables subscribers to retain numbers when they relocate to any part of the country, on Friday.

According to news agency PTI, which quoted a government source, the Commission gave in- principle approval to full MNP. " Reference will be send to Trai ( Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) for additional information and clarification," the source said.

Currently, portability allows a user to switch to a different operator within the circle only while retaining the phone number.

Under the National Telecom Policy, 2012, the government had envisaged implementing full MNP. Telecom regulator Trai has asked DoT to give operators six months time from the date the full portability is approved for making suitable changes in their networks.
 
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