Mobile Number Portability: Will you switch operators?

ph03n!x · 29th November 2009, 23:34

I am with Aircel Chennai for a long time, and have put with bizarre issues they have had over the years. I still have a grouse or two from time to time, but would not switch immediately after MNP gets launched - would rather wait for a couple of months to see if their service improves, else.. which other provider is the lesser evil? :(

arin_12 · 30th November 2009, 00:03

Airtel already started providing 50Ps roaming incoming and out going... Vodafone is still thinking on that. VF have a huge roaming charge which u will never understand.

Max · 1st December 2009, 03:46

i hate talking with anyone on mobile phones, i prefer people send me sms but they don't !

most of the time my phone is on answering machine (software is installed in phone) but people dont seem to understand that its an answering machine and never leave message!

i also hate people, who call me and say xxxxx ji namaskar, kasie hein aapp (like he care if i am good or dying !) then aur kya chal raha hai!!! etc., then they come to point (waste of my 10 seconds!). I prefer people directly come to point and disconnect immediately after that. may be they can just say, alright, later!

lol

edit: back to topic, i will switch my primary number from reliance CDMA to vodafone, because in my area reliance tower is located in very bad building, i heard building owners often break their tower cable because they don't pay them rent due to some dispute between reliance and society members. I think reliance have agreement with builder and society owner have no share in tower, no wonder my phone doesn't work because of that!

btw, let me tell you guys one thing, as far as signaling is concerned CDMA is better then GSM because CDMA can transmit voice packets from multiple towers where as GSM have to transmit through one tower only. Also CDMA packets are kind of more powerful then GSM packets hence they easily reach inside building area's like inside your house, basements, garages, lifts etc.,. CDMA voice clarity is little better then GSM due to low noise in CDMA, i am not sure about 3G networks but all CDMA2000 towers are better then 2G GSM.

signal problems? (GTO!) anyone having signal problems in their home/office can install signal boosters like this one (3 Watt Booster)

https://www.smoothtalker.com/

this works on electricity and not an sticker which you install on back side of your phone. sticker is big scam it never works.

i am not sure where these 3 watts boasters are available in india but you should check out with mobile stores they may be able to guide you in this regards or search google.

Raccoon · 1st December 2009, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

btw, let me tell you guys one thing, as far as signaling is concerned CDMA is better then GSM because CDMA can transmit voice packets from multiple towers where as GSM have to transmit through one tower only. Also CDMA packets are kind of more powerful then GSM packets hence they easily reach inside building area's like inside your house, basements, garages, lifts etc.,. CDMA voice clarity is little better then GSM due to low noise in CDMA, i am not sure about 3G networks but all CDMA2000 towers are better then 2G GSM.

It isn't like CDMA packets are more "powerful". It depends on the frequency. Shorter is better for penetrating walls, etc. Technical details aside, on the field, in Pune, you will find Idea (900 Mhz, GSM) to have slightly better voice clarity then Reliance CDMA; and the average signal strength in more or less identical inside the city. CDMA voice clarity drops with increasing load on the BTS.

gpa · 2nd December 2009, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

would not switch immediately after MNP gets launched - would rather wait for a couple of months to see if their service improves, else.. which other provider is the lesser evil? :(

This is how most people are going to play it. I have been on Vodafone (Hutch in 2004) since Feb 2004 and have not had reason to complain. I recently switched from pre-paid to post-paid and all had been ok thus far. But, I am sure that MNP is going to stir up a hornet's nest. Wait and watch is my mantra.

beejay · 2nd December 2009, 15:18

Somebody correct me, I have a Blore airtel number with me.

1.Can I get the same number(all 10 digits) converted to Tamilnadu Airtel.

2. If 1 is not possible, can I transfer the airtel(10 digits) to Docomo Karnataka and use the same on roaming in Tamilnadu.

This way I would not loose much on roaming. Any other loopholes guys, this number is too dear for me to let go.

PS I converted it to pre paid.

shamanth · 2nd December 2009, 15:28

If some operator can provide better service and better pricing i will surely switch. And i just need to pay RS 19. If i don't like the service i can always come back. This will be real game changer in telecom sector in India.

Eddy · 2nd December 2009, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by beejay

Somebody correct me, I have a Blore airtel number with me.

1.Can I get the same number(all 10 digits) converted to Tamilnadu Airtel.

2. If 1 is not possible, can I transfer the airtel(10 digits) to Docomo Karnataka and use the same on roaming in Tamilnadu.

This way I would not loose much on roaming. Any other loopholes guys, this number is too dear for me to let go.

PS I converted it to pre paid.

1- Not possible.

2- Yes.

Quote:

If some operator can provide better service and better pricing i will surely switch. And i just need to pay RS 19. If i don't like the service i can always come back. This will be real game changer in telecom sector in India.

Once ported, you will HAVE to stay with a particular operator for 90 days minimum.

shamanth · 2nd December 2009, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Once ported, you will HAVE to stay with a particular operator for 90 days minimum.

Ya 3 months is good time to analyze new operator we got transfered.

leadf00t · 3rd December 2009, 14:32

i have 2 airtel numbers
one prepaid that i have been using for ages and another postpaid that has a damn cheap gprs connection(Rs 200 monthly rental unlimited downloads)

I will convert the prepaid to vodaphone that way i enjoy wider coverage. airtel and vodafone. and continue with cheaper usage charges.

karanraheja · 3rd December 2009, 14:48

I have had Airtel for more than 5 years, lately the coverage is pathetic, i have Indoor signal issues since 5 months though now its better. I got a Vodafone Post paid recently . Both are good. But i wish Airtel bucks up real quick .

tsk1979 · 29th October 2010, 17:10

Finally its here
Techtree.com India > News > Telecom > Mobile Number Portability from Nov. 1

From 1st November, users in Haryana will be able to put in requests.

By mid november Delhi should be part of it too!
I plan to change from Reliance CDMA to Reliance GSM or Tata Docomo GSM as CDMA phones are very limited in choice

Eddy · 29th October 2010, 18:32

Won't happen tanveer. Nothing before 20th Nov, and even that is optimistic

Rodeo · 30th October 2010, 02:00

I am getting off from Airtel.

normally_crazy · 30th October 2010, 09:50

When switching to an another operator, what happens to your added on extras ? Like the BB plans, GPRS etc. How will the service providers handle that ? Not all of them will have same plans no ? Or are they going to standerise these add ons too ?

View Poll Results: MNP: Will you switch operators ?
Yes, I will definitely switch. I think there is a better service provider available in the market.	175	37.47%
Nopes, I am happy with my mobile operator so won't switch.	108	23.13%
No, I will not switch. I am not happy with my operator but I know the others are equally bad.	92	19.70%
Not Sure: Will wait and watch.	92	19.70%
Voters: 467. You may not vote on this poll

29th November 2009, 23:34	#61
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,564 Thanked: 5,960 Times	I am with Aircel Chennai for a long time, and have put with bizarre issues they have had over the years. I still have a grouse or two from time to time, but would not switch immediately after MNP gets launched - would rather wait for a couple of months to see if their service improves, else.. which other provider is the lesser evil? :(
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30th November 2009, 00:03	#62
arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Airtel already started providing 50Ps roaming incoming and out going... Vodafone is still thinking on that. VF have a huge roaming charge which u will never understand.
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1st December 2009, 03:46	#63
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 98 Times View My Garage	i hate talking with anyone on mobile phones, i prefer people send me sms but they don't ! most of the time my phone is on answering machine (software is installed in phone) but people dont seem to understand that its an answering machine and never leave message! i also hate people, who call me and say xxxxx ji namaskar, kasie hein aapp (like he care if i am good or dying !) then aur kya chal raha hai!!! etc., then they come to point (waste of my 10 seconds!). I prefer people directly come to point and disconnect immediately after that. may be they can just say, alright, later! lol edit: back to topic, i will switch my primary number from reliance CDMA to vodafone, because in my area reliance tower is located in very bad building, i heard building owners often break their tower cable because they don't pay them rent due to some dispute between reliance and society members. I think reliance have agreement with builder and society owner have no share in tower, no wonder my phone doesn't work because of that! btw, let me tell you guys one thing, as far as signaling is concerned CDMA is better then GSM because CDMA can transmit voice packets from multiple towers where as GSM have to transmit through one tower only. Also CDMA packets are kind of more powerful then GSM packets hence they easily reach inside building area's like inside your house, basements, garages, lifts etc.,. CDMA voice clarity is little better then GSM due to low noise in CDMA, i am not sure about 3G networks but all CDMA2000 towers are better then 2G GSM. signal problems? (GTO!) anyone having signal problems in their home/office can install signal boosters like this one (3 Watt Booster) https://www.smoothtalker.com/ this works on electricity and not an sticker which you install on back side of your phone. sticker is big scam it never works. i am not sure where these 3 watts boasters are available in india but you should check out with mobile stores they may be able to guide you in this regards or search google. Last edited by Max : 1st December 2009 at 04:01.
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2nd December 2009, 15:18	#66
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Somebody correct me, I have a Blore airtel number with me. 1.Can I get the same number(all 10 digits) converted to Tamilnadu Airtel. 2. If 1 is not possible, can I transfer the airtel(10 digits) to Docomo Karnataka and use the same on roaming in Tamilnadu. This way I would not loose much on roaming. Any other loopholes guys, this number is too dear for me to let go. PS I converted it to pre paid.
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2nd December 2009, 15:28	#67
shamanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 634 Times View My Garage	If some operator can provide better service and better pricing i will surely switch. And i just need to pay RS 19. If i don't like the service i can always come back. This will be real game changer in telecom sector in India.
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3rd December 2009, 14:32	#70
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	i have 2 airtel numbers one prepaid that i have been using for ages and another postpaid that has a damn cheap gprs connection(Rs 200 monthly rental unlimited downloads) I will convert the prepaid to vodaphone that way i enjoy wider coverage. airtel and vodafone. and continue with cheaper usage charges.
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3rd December 2009, 14:48	#71
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	I have had Airtel for more than 5 years, lately the coverage is pathetic, i have Indoor signal issues since 5 months though now its better. I got a Vodafone Post paid recently . Both are good. But i wish Airtel bucks up real quick .
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29th October 2010, 17:10	#72
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Finally its here Techtree.com India > News > Telecom > Mobile Number Portability from Nov. 1 From 1st November, users in Haryana will be able to put in requests. By mid november Delhi should be part of it too! I plan to change from Reliance CDMA to Reliance GSM or Tata Docomo GSM as CDMA phones are very limited in choice
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29th October 2010, 18:32	#73
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,300 Times	Won't happen tanveer. Nothing before 20th Nov, and even that is optimistic
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30th October 2010, 02:00	#74
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	I am getting off from Airtel.
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30th October 2010, 09:50	#75
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	When switching to an another operator, what happens to your added on extras ? Like the BB plans, GPRS etc. How will the service providers handle that ? Not all of them will have same plans no ? Or are they going to standerise these add ons too ?
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