Mobile Number Portability could soon begin in Nepal. After not receiving any suggestions for its MNP’s draft rules from telecom operators, NTA has proceeded to launch the feature.
In November 2021, NTA had sought suggestions from telecom operators on its preliminary draft rules for Mobile Number Portability (MNP). But the regulator didn’t receive instructions for any modifications. This is why NTA will now move ahead with the revolutionary cellular technology.
Mobile Number Portability shortly known as MNP is a technology that allows phone users to switch between mobile network carriers without changing their SIM cards.
If you are not satisfied with a particular mobile network due to various reasons including poor quality/weak signal, then you can port to another mobile network, without changing your number. Such a service can revolutionize the user experience of mobile phone users.
“We have received suggestions to our MNP guidelines from international telecommunications Companies. But we didn’t receive any from domestic telcos”, NTA Director Ambar Sthapit said.
“We are taking this positively. Not receiving any suggestions from concerned telcos means the regulator can move ahead with its plan. This is why we have adopted a few instructions from stakeholders and proceeded with the MNP. Our MNP rules have reached NTA Board and we began working on it for two weeks already. With further discussions, the Board meeting will approve the rules,” he added.
Source: https://www.nepalitelecom.com/mobile-number-portability-nepal