[caption id="attachment_8741" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Courtesy:AC Nielsen survey"][/caption] India's telecom regulator TRAI has finally announced the framework and rules of mobile number portability, which will allow mobile users to retain their mobile number while shifting to a new cellular service provider. India had 456.74 million mobile connections as of August 2009 and is adding 12-15 million every month. With 13 operators, the regulations for mobile number portability at this scale had to be robust and airtight. After inviting opinions and comments (a list of comments can be found here) from the various stakeholders of the ecosystem, TRAI has come up with a framework that might be a little constrictive for the consumer, but it does not go easy on the operators either. (Updated) When will Mobile Number Portability Be Operational? Subscribers in metros and category 'A' service areas (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa and Andhra Pradesh) will be able to apply for mobile number portability starting this new year's eve. Others in B and C class cities will have to wait for 3 more months (March 20, 2010, to be precise) to be able to shift to a new network. They will be missing out on the deals and promotions being offered in the meantime and the launch of new telco Uninor (the recently renamed Unitech Wireless) which is expected end of year. Criteria For Applying For MNP, 3 Month Rule - MNP facility shall be available only within a given licensed service area. So if you are moving…
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