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NCC Set To Implement Mobile Number Portability For Cheaper Calls

Updated: Call tariffs are expected to be cheaper in Nigeria for 2013 due to mobile number portability scheme (MNP). There can't be a better news for Nigerians. You will notice a lot of radio adverts have started rolling out to educate the masses on how it works. According to information being propagated from the NCC website, it will be free to register for this service. It is also available to both prepaid and postpaid users and will e available for GLO, MTN, ETISALAT and AIRTEL subscribers. Mobile Number Portability Mobile number portability scheme would enable subscribers to retain their mobile numbers if they migrate from one network to another. This means that should a subscriber choose to switch from Glo to MTN, for example, the same mobile number will continue to work with the new carrier (MTN). This scheme foundation had already begun since last year and should be completed during the first to second quarter of the year 2013. The benefits of t...