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CONTENTCONTENT1.Abstract2.Introduction3.Types Of MNP4.Technical Details5.MNP In World6.How To Switch MNP7.Some FAQ Related To MNP8.Peoples View9.Limitations Of MNP10.Summary

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ABSTRACTABSTRACT

Mobile number portability allows a mobile subscriber to switch operators with-out changing his/her telephone number. This paper describes and analyzes mobile number portability introduction and procedure to adobe this facility. Also it describes peoples and mobile operators view towards it. 3

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONFinally! Finally! and again Finally! after multiple delays in announcing then postponing and then announcing and postponing and some more for Mobile Number Portability the TRAI Chairman has finally stated that he expects no further delay in the roll out of Mobile Number Portability.

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Mobile number portability enables mobile telephone users to retain their mobile telephone numbers when changing from one network operator to another.

It is a very important concept that should be implemented in India where total number of mobile subscribers cross 95 crore mark at the end of January 2011.MNP was first launched in Haryana Telecom circle on 25th November 2010.. 5

TYPES OF MNPTYPES OF MNP 1.Wireless number portability: Relates to transfer ability between wireless mobile lines only and not between fixed lines and wire-less. In most of the country this type of mobile network portability is existing.

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2. Full number portability : Allows transfers between both fixed lines and mobile phone lines. Iceland, Canada and United States are the only country in the world that offers this type of services.

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TECHNICAL DETAILSTECHNICAL DETAILS

A significant technical aspect of MNP (Mobile Number Portability) is related to the routing of calls or mobile messages (SMS, MMS) to a number once it has been ported. There are various flavors of call routing implementation across the globe but the international and European best practice is via the use of a central database (CDB) of ported numbers. 8

Network operator makes copies of CDB and queries it to find out which network to send a call to. This is also known as All Call Query (ACQ) and is highly efficient and scalable. Majority of the established and upcoming MNP systems across the world are based on this ACQ/CDB method of call routing.

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MNP IN WORLDMNP IN WORLD

The move to introduce the MNP comes as the country's mobile subscriber base is expanding fast, sometimes having an impact on network quality. Presently, MNP is already existing in many developing and developed. Number portability is countries across the world. Due to new arrival, it costs some in India. Following table shows it.

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Country Implementation Date Time to Port (Days) Charge

Canada 2007.03.14 0days MNP procedure takes 10-20 minutes

free

USA 2003.11.24 MNP procedure takes 2 hours.

free

Ireland 2003.07.25 0 Free

Australia 2001.09.25 1 Free

Romania 2008.10.21 7-30 Free

Denmark 2001.07.?? 30-60 DKK 0-29

Pakistan 2007.03.23 4 -11

Here’s all about how MNP works in six simple steps.

~You need to send SMS to 1900 in following format: PORT Your Mobile Number

For exp: PORT 9999999999.

~You will get an SMS reply with a unique porting code.

HOW TO SWITCH MNP ?HOW TO SWITCH MNP ?

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~ SMS to the preferred operator quoting the unique code. This code is valid only for a few days and you will have to apply again if it expires.

Now your existing operator will check with new operator & if there are no dues then approval will be given for porting.

You can change to another operator only after 90 days.

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~ The charge for MNP is Rs. 19 and this will be charged by any of telecom operators for porting a mobile number.

~ You will get an SMS on the time and date when porting will take place. The process may take 4 days to complete.

~ After porting is complete, wait for an SMS from your new operator confirming the operation.

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~ After this your phone may be offline for about 2 hours when the porting takes place.

~ You’ll be provided a new SIM card.

~ For prepaid, the balance amount of talk time will be lapse.

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1.How will you benefit from MNP?

> You are free to choose a new mobile service provider without having to change to a new number. You don’t have to notify friends/ family and associates about your new operator when you move to any other operator. Just use your phone like you always do.

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SOME FAQ RELATED TO MNPSOME FAQ RELATED TO MNP

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3. How long does it take to port a number?

> The entire process of porting takes approximately 6 days. The exceptions are J&K, Assam & the North Eastern regions where it will take 10 days from the receipt of porting clearance from the donor operator (operator that you are leaving).

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4. Who Can Port ?

> You are eligible to make a porting request if you have: An active connection that is at least 90 days old (as counted from the date of new activation or the last port date) No payments outstanding to the donor operator (operator that you are leaving) No requests pending for change of ownership of the number

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5. Limitation in joining/porting Mobile Operators ?

> Postpaid customers cannot port in/out if they have overdue bills. All existing credit available to Prepaid customers will expire upon successful porting and will not be carried forward. Call charges, plans and VAS offered by current service provider may differ from that offered by your earlier service provider. 19

6. What documents must a Prepaid/Postpaid customer submit while making a port in request ?

> The customer will have to submit the same documents as any new customer. These include the new provider Customer agreement form (CAF). You will also need a self-attested photograph and an address proof with your signature.

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MNP has been implemented. Now its time for a reality check for all the telecom service providers..

PEOPLES VIEW TOWARDS MNPPEOPLES VIEW TOWARDS MNP

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Good boys will be rewarded and bad boys will be punished. And, for a change, the verdict would come from none other than the king (the customer!) himself.

Following charts all explain about peoples view about MNP,surveyed by IBN in Feb,2011

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LIMITATIONS TO MNP LIMITATIONS TO MNP

1. Consumers allowed to switch operators only 90 days after a con-nection is activated.

2. Consumers allowed to change operators within their registered circle only (i.e. if you are within the Gujarat circle you can’t shift to a Karnataka circle and so on)

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While using MNP, operators don't wants to lose their costumers easily.So, they divert them by committing extra offers, which are fake. To don't undergo these immense, one has to read TRAI's guide.

PROBLEM ABOUT MNP ? PROBLEM ABOUT MNP ? CONTACT......CONTACT......

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Following links help one to get-out of any problems and complaintswww.trai.gov.in/mncconsumderguide.pdf

For complaints......

pradvmn@trai.gov.inwww.econsumercompaint.inwww.india-complaints.in

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Here we summarized that, MNP is an identification of technology increment in India. Also their is advantages and disadvantages about it.........

SUMMARYSUMMARY

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Thank You..............

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SAGAR KAMBLE,S.Y.B.TECHSGGS INSTITUTE OF ENGG. &TECH.NANDED, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.sagarkamble816@gmail.com