MNP RULES
New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for you
New MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments introduce a seven-day waiting period for Unique Porting Codes (UPCs) to combat SIM swap fraud, ensuring only genuine requests are processed and safeguarding mobile numbers from misuse and theft.
Loan recovery agents calling you for no reason? Blame it on the mobile SIM you just bought
The rise of recycled mobile numbers poses challenges for new users, leading to unwanted calls and difficulties in linking numbers to bank accounts. Telecom firms release over 10 million recycled numbers monthly due to limited resources. Lack of coordination between departments results in new users facing inconvenience in updating KYC details with various authorities.
TRAI proposes tweaks in MNP rules to curb SIM-swap frauds
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed changes to the mobile number portability (MNP) rules to prevent SIM-swap fraud. Under the new regulations, telecom operators will need to check if a porting request is coming from a number that has undergone a SIM swap or replacement in the previous 10 days. If so, the unique porting code will not be allocated, preventing the port-out/in process.
Trai to run special audit on differential tariff order compliance
In September 2021, Trai had directed telcos to offer only those tariffs that had been reported to the regulator, and to ensure that these are compliant with extant regulations/directions. Its directive then was in response to numerous complaints lodged by all the three telcos–Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea--against each other for coming up with discriminatory MNP-specific offers to grab consumers.
Setback for Vi in MNP case as HC stays tribunal order
The HC order came on the back of an earlier ruling by Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), which in December stayed Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's orders that allowed mobile number portability (MNP) irrespective of tariff plans.
Trai bars telcos, partners from making differential tariff offers
All tariff offers must comply with Trai’s regulations and orders, especially where a telecom service provider’s name or brand is used for marketing or selling products and services, the regulator said.
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Trai asks telcos to act to speed up the mobile number portability process
MNP refers to a facility that allows a mobile user to switch telco operators without changing the mobile number.
New MNP rules comes into effect. Here are the details
In the revised MNP process, the Unique Porting Code (UPC)will be generated only when the subscriber is eligible to port-out his mobile number. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in a press release said that the UPC will be generated after positive validation of certain conditions. There is no change in the porting timelines for the corporate mobile connections.
Trai defers implementation of new MNP rules indefinitely
TRAI said the earlier indicated timeline for the revised MNP process “cannot be adhered to due to some technical issues” at the telco and MNP service providers ends, which is why, “the implementation date needs to be postponed,” adding that the "exact data would be notified in due course”.
Mobile users cannot submit port out requests between Nov 4-10; new MNP regime from Nov 11
The revamped mobile number portability (MNP) or port out rules aim to makes the entire process faster and simpler, cutting the migration process from current seven days.
Trai gives more time to telcos to implement revamped MNP norms; November 11 new deadline
The revamped mobile number portability (MNP) or port out rules aim to makes the entire process faster and simpler.
TRAI gives telcos more time to implement new MNP rules
MNP allows mobile users to carry the same number anywhere in the country.
MNP service providers to push for Rs 120 crore arrears
The move comes after High Court on Friday junked Trai’s move to cut porting fee by 80%.
Trai revamps MNP rules to make number portability quicker, simpler
Following the implementation of the latest regulation, suitable service quality parameters will be devised by Trai to monitor the role of MNP service providers and access providers in the new scenario, the statement said.
Trai cuts porting time within a circle to 2 days, to fine telcos for flouting rules
Mobile number portability was first introduced in India in 2011, but was restricted to within a circle.
BJP fighting propaganda in Mizoram, says unit chief Hluna
The BJP plans to contest the Mizoram assembly polls on its own. The opposition Mizo National Front has said it will not have any electoral understanding or seat-sharing arrangement with the BJP.
MNP service providers may hang up on operations over porting fee cut
Two firms carrying out the service in India have told DoT that due to losses post reduction in porting fees they'll be forced to shut services in March 2019.
Mobile number portability rules may be revamped in two months: Trai chairman RS Sharma
Telecom regulator has sought written comments from stakeholders by May 3, and counter comments by May 17, to ease the existing porting rules.
Trai proposes changes in MNP rules to curb request rejection
The rejection may be due to wrong submission or incorrect entry of the UPC content by the potential subscriber at the point of sale (PoS) of RO.
Reliance Jio seeks action against major telcos for violating MNP rules and WiFi rules
MNP could be the next contentious issue between the two sides after the telecom regulator last week resolved the issue of points of interconnect.
Mukesh Ambani urges incumbent telcos to play fair
At the AGM, RIL chairman asked other telcos to cooperate to reduce call drops but also took a dig at their "legacy networks."
RIL asks staff to stop using mobile service of other operators
The company has started reaching out to big and small companies to offer postpaid SIMs free of cost bundled with the 90-day preview to holders of 4G phones.
Airtel, Aircel, BSNL top chart of MNP violations
Mobile number portability (MNP) service allows a customer to change his or her telecom operator while retaining the mobile number.
Vodafone gained 4.7 crore new customers through portability: Manoj Sinha
As per the data presented by Telecom Minister to Lok Sabha, 4.7 crore customers joined Vodafone while 48.65 lakh customers moved out of its network through MNP.
Govt warns of action if telcos miss full MNP deadline
At present, mobile number portability allows subscribers to change mobile network while retaining their number in same telecom circles.
Vodafone, Airtel face highest penalty for tariff, MNP rules violations
The maximum penalty for contravention of MNP regulation has been imposed on Airtel (Rs 4.6 crore), followed by Aircel (Rs 1.57 crore).
Vodafone, Bharti Airtel fined most for tariff and MNP rules violations
Telecom operator Vodafone has been fined the most for tariff rule violations till date, while Bharti Airtel has been penalised the maximum amount for breaching mobile number portability norms.
Economic Survey 2014: Need for better policy management to lower spectrum cost
The govt needs better policies for managing airwaves used for mobile communication and bringing down its cost, according to the Economic Survey tabled in the Parliament.
Department of Telecom rejects Trai objection to Bharti-Loop deal
Trai said the deal implies that subscribers will be ported out involuntarily, which was against the spirit of the MNP rules offering voluntary porting.
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