TRAI Clears the Air on Mobile Number Portability (MNP): Services Won’t Stay Dead for Days
New Delhi:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has shared important information under its #TRAIexplains campaign to clear up common myths regarding the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) process.
The Myth
Many mobile users believe that their mobile services will remain completely dead or blocked for several days during the Mobile Number Portability process.
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The Fact
TRAI has clarified that the porting process is now much faster and more streamlined:
Same State/Circle: Porting within the same state or telecom circle takes only 3 working days.
Different State/Circle: Porting to a different state or circle takes only 5 working days.
Signal Interruption: Your mobile signal will only drop for a maximum of 4 hours, and this downtime usually happens during the night to minimize inconvenience.
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Message for Consumers: If you wish to switch your mobile network operator, you no longer need to worry about prolonged service disruptions. The MNP process is now significantly faster and more convenient.