Mobile Number Portability Overview

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What does 'Location Routing Number' refer to in the context provided?

The number of subscribers who have ported out to another network

The serial numbers assigned to mobile devices

The code assigned to every Access Provider for implementing Mobile Number Portability (correct)

The foreign numbers of other operator subscribers

How many Location Routing Numbers have been allocated to BSNL in total?

84

21

63

42 (correct)

Which company has been assigned Location Routing Numbers for both Andhra Pradesh and Assam?

BPL Mobile Comm.Ltd.

Syniverse Technologies (India) Private Limited

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (correct)

Bharti Airtel Limited

What does 'MCHA' stand for in the context provided?

Mobile Call Handling Agreement Signup and view all the answers

Who is the MCHA Licensee for Zone 1 according to the information given?

Syniverse Technologies (India) Private Limited Signup and view all the answers

How many Location Routing Numbers have been allocated to Bharti Airtel Limited?

Not specified in the information provided Signup and view all the answers

What does Mobile Number Portability allow a subscriber to do?

Retain his mobile number when switching between mobile technology providers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Recipient Operator' in Mobile Number Portability?

Operator providing mobile service to the subscriber after porting Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT within the scope of the MNP training mentioned in the text?

Preventing port out strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Donor Operator' in the context of Mobile Number Portability?

Operator from whose network the subscriber is porting out Signup and view all the answers

When can Number Portability be performed in India according to the text?

Only within LSA, not across LSAs Signup and view all the answers

What happens to mobile numbers belonging to BSNL according to the text?

They are not ported Signup and view all the answers

What is the eligibility criteria for making a port request to change a mobile number?

90 days have expired since the last porting Signup and view all the answers

What does LSMS stand for in the context of MNP Gateway Porting Process?

Localized Service Management System Signup and view all the answers

Which zone includes states like Karnataka, Kerala, and Punjab?

Zone II Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met concerning mobile number ownership before making a port request?

No pending request for change of ownership Signup and view all the answers

In which zone are Mumbai and Rajasthan located according to the provided information?

Zone 1 Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met regarding outstanding payments before making a port request?

No outstanding payments to the Donor Operator Signup and view all the answers

What should a subscriber do if they want to port their mobile number?

Pay the porting charge to the Recipient Operator Signup and view all the answers

How is the Unique Porting Code (UPC) structured?

8 characters long with specific pattern and restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What should a subscriber do after receiving the unique porting code through SMS?

Use the code to port out the number Signup and view all the answers

For how long is the UPC valid from the date of request in all service areas except Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East licensed areas?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

What does a subscriber need to send to request the Unique Porting Code (UPC)?

An SMS to a specific short code Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the UPC is not used within its validity period?

UPC becomes invalid Signup and view all the answers

What is the SMS text for requesting UPC by a subscriber?

PORT followed by the ten-digit mobile number Signup and view all the answers

If a subscriber's CLI does not match with the ten-digit mobile number, what happens?

A message is generated to inform the subscriber Signup and view all the answers

How long does the Recipient Operator have to forward the mobile number, unique porting code, and porting request date to MCHA?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

How can a subscriber withdraw a porting request?

By informing the Recipient Operator in writing within twenty-four hours Signup and view all the answers

What does the Recipient Operator need to pay in respect of each porting request forwarded to MCHA?

Per Port Transaction charge Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is required to be changed during the process of porting?

'SIM card' Signup and view all the answers