11-digit mobile numbers soon

gpa · 2nd December 2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

Morons!

Imagine, i am thinking of the day I have to edit 1300 plus number in my two mobile's address book that too manually.

This is very scary to think about and utterly frustrating to do.

sgiitk · 2nd December 2009, 14:58

Unless absolutely necessary these things should not be done. Look at the expenditure in communicating the numbers globally, noew letterheads, new cards etc.

I thought we were done with the period when your landline number changed every three years,

Technocrat · 2nd December 2009, 15:22

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Unless absolutely necessary these things should not be done. Look at the expenditure in communicating the numbers globally, noew letterheads, new cards etc.

I think that is precisely why such decisions are taken, they involve big money.

myavu · 2nd December 2009, 15:36

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

Morons!

Imagine, i am thinking of the day I have to edit 1300 plus number in my two mobile's address book that too manually.

You can try CSV Editor. Export your address book as CSV and add 9 to 1300 numbers in one go.

navan49 · 2nd December 2009, 16:55

Hi Mobile savvy friends,
Did you hear that the Chennai BSNL is auctioning the Fancy numbers for the 3G connections.I too bid one number 944XXXXXXX (X is the same numbers repeated) it has shot up to Rs.180,000. I don't know what that number is going to bring for such a price.I too bid a couple of numbers when it shot above 2100 I give up.Mine is of Rs 2100 for a number(944552XXXX. In such a way the BSNL wants to make profit for their corporation.

nairrk · 2nd December 2009, 17:06

Its not only BSNL sell fancy numbers at a premium.
Even other mobile companies has been doing this since long.

Even at RTO, you can get a fancy number for your car/two wheeler by paying extra payment.
Only thing is that amount payable will be different in each states - and these numbers can be booked and keep for 3 months i,e within 3 months from allotment one has to buy/register a car, otherwise you lose the number and money paid.

Abhay · 2nd December 2009, 18:00

When people are willing to spend silly money on just a number (mobile or car plates) then you cannot fault the respective companies from making a profit on that mentality!

SirAlec · 2nd December 2009, 22:23

Stick to the topic please!!

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Originally Posted by myavu

You can try CSV Editor. Export your address book as CSV and add 9 to 1300 numbers in one go.

thanks!!

2nd December 2009, 14:58	#17
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Unless absolutely necessary these things should not be done. Look at the expenditure in communicating the numbers globally, noew letterheads, new cards etc. I thought we were done with the period when your landline number changed every three years,
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2nd December 2009, 16:55	#20
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi Mobile savvy friends, Did you hear that the Chennai BSNL is auctioning the Fancy numbers for the 3G connections.I too bid one number 944XXXXXXX (X is the same numbers repeated) it has shot up to Rs.180,000. I don't know what that number is going to bring for such a price.I too bid a couple of numbers when it shot above 2100 I give up.Mine is of Rs 2100 for a number(944552XXXX. In such a way the BSNL wants to make profit for their corporation.
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2nd December 2009, 17:06	#21
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Its not only BSNL sell fancy numbers at a premium. Even other mobile companies has been doing this since long. Even at RTO, you can get a fancy number for your car/two wheeler by paying extra payment. Only thing is that amount payable will be different in each states - and these numbers can be booked and keep for 3 months i,e within 3 months from allotment one has to buy/register a car, otherwise you lose the number and money paid.
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2nd December 2009, 18:00	#22
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	When people are willing to spend silly money on just a number (mobile or car plates) then you cannot fault the respective companies from making a profit on that mentality!
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