As reported, the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) has been pushed to mid-2009. The Department of Telecom recently put up a Mobile Number Portability tender document online inviting bids. The bids will be opened on 5th February 2009.

The best part in the tender conditions that will interest consumers is: the number porting process should be finished in two working days with maximum of two hours of break in service.

The MNP service zones are geographically divided into two where operators can apply for both zones. However, license to only one zone will be granted to them. Check the table below for regions in specific service zones.

To know further details of the tender, download the official document from here(.doc document).

Source: Medianama