26.11.08

DoT invites bids for mobile no. portability

The DoT released a notice inviting tenders for Mobile Number Portability (MNP). When fully operational, MNP will allow subscribers to retain their existing telephone number when they switch from one access service provider to another irrespective of mobile technology or from one technology to another of the same or any other access service provider. Whole country will be divided into two MNP zones, and MNP will be implemented in each intra Licensed Service Area (LSA). Firms providing MNP services will not be allowed to hold equity in service provider. Tender documents will be available at Sanchar Bhawan from November 26.

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