Mobile Number Portability

Now, you can dial STD mobile phone numbers without adding 0 or +91

Earlier this month, DoT extended the deadline to fully implement the MNP across the country by another two months.

May 21, 2015, 11:15 AM IST

DoT extends MNP deadline by another 2 months

The earlier deadline to roll out 'full MNP' was May 3.

May 02, 2015, 11:07 AM IST

Govt yet to agree on extending full MNP deadline: Prasad

The full MNP will allow subscribers to retain their mobile number in any part of the country even when they change their operator or state.

Apr 22, 2015, 15:53 PM IST

Full MNP not possible by May 3 as DoT seeks changes: COAI

Government has set a deadline of May 3 to start full MNP service and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has amended the MNP regulation on February 25.

Apr 20, 2015, 17:21 PM IST

Take undertaking of ownership from subscribers for MNP: TRAI

Telecom regulator TRAI has asked mobile operators to obtain undertaking of ownership from subscribers seeking to port numbers and disconnect them if the information is found to be incorrect.

Apr 16, 2015, 22:29 PM IST

Pan-India MNP from May 3, TRAI amends regulation

Mobile subscribers from May 3 will be able to port their numbers anywhere in the country while changing service providers, as telecom regulator Trai has amended the regulation on it.

Feb 25, 2015, 15:11 PM IST

TRAI issues draft rules for full mobile number portability

Telecom regulator TRAI has issued draft regulations to facilitate full mobile number portability which is set to start from May 3.

Jan 24, 2015, 18:38 PM IST

TRAI asks Loop users to port fast as deadline approaches

To avoid last minute rush, TRAI has asked all subscribers of Loop Mobile to avail the facility of mobile number portability to shift to other operators' networks at least a week before November 29, after which the Mumbai-based firm will not be able to offer telecom services.

Nov 19, 2014, 18:01 PM IST

Govt asks telcos to implement full MNP by May

Government has asked telecom firms to implement full mobile number portability by May 3, a move that will enable subscribers to retain their numbers when they shift to other states or licensed service areas.

Nov 07, 2014, 18:07 PM IST

Full mobile number portability by March 31

Mobile phone users will soon be able to change their telecom operators and retain their numbers even if they are relocating to areas outside the service providers' operations.

Oct 15, 2014, 17:30 PM IST

Telecom Commission clears way for full MNP, likely to be implemented by Mar 31

The full MNP is likely expected to be implemented by March 31, 2015.

Oct 15, 2014, 16:33 PM IST

Trai suggests no extra entry fee for full MNP service

The government is trying to achieve full MNP by March 2015.

Sep 05, 2014, 21:23 PM IST

Idea gains most from number portability; RCom biggest loser

Idea cellular emerged as the top most gainer of subscribers from mobile number portability (MNP), showing a net gain of around 95 lakh customers till June 30, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Aug 11, 2014, 16:32 PM IST

Decision on full MNP, spectrum auction in DoT's 100-day agenda

The Department of Telecommunications is learnt to have listed taking a decision on implementation of full mobile number portability and preparing a roadmap for one of the biggest spectrum auctions, among others, in its 100-day agenda.

Jun 18, 2014, 19:32 PM IST

Now, retain your old mobile number while you switch cities

The Telecom Commission has given in-principle approval to full MNP. Reference will be sent to TRAI for additional information and clarification.

Jun 14, 2014, 12:32 PM IST