Vietnam’s incumbent cellcos testing MNP
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Vietnam’s three largest mobile operators have started testing mobile number portability ahead of its planned implementation in the nation by the end of the year.
Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone are conducting preparations for the introduction of MNP as part of a communications ministry edict to introduce the capability.
The ministry approved the MNP project in 2013, and the plan calls for its introduction this year in order to benefit consumers and stimulate competitiveness in the mobile market.
A mobile switching center has now been established to facilitate number porting and Vietnam’s Authority of Telecommunications plans to introduce a detailed implementation plan early next month.
According to ministerial guidelines, only mobile subscribers with numbers activated for at least 90 days will be able to port their numbers to other networks.
Vietnam has around 126.5 million mobile customers, so the MNP facilities that are introduced may need to be able to manage large volumes of switching requests.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific companies are involved in testing mobile number portability in Vietnam?
Which specific companies are involved in testing mobile number portability in Vietnam?
The three largest mobile operators in Vietnam, Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone, have started preparations for the introduction of mobile number portability. They are currently conducting tests ahead of the planned implementation.
Q.When did the communications ministry approve the MNP project?
When did the communications ministry approve the MNP project?
The communications ministry gave its approval for the Mobile Number Portability project in 2013. The plan aims for its full introduction by the end of this year, as mandated by the ministry.
Q.What is the minimum requirement for a mobile subscriber to port their number?
What is the minimum requirement for a mobile subscriber to port their number?
Subscribers must have activated their mobile numbers for at least 90 days before they are eligible to port them. This is a guideline set by the ministry for the number portability service.
Q.What is the main purpose of introducing mobile number portability?
What is the main purpose of introducing mobile number portability?
The main purpose is to benefit consumers and stimulate greater competitiveness within the mobile market. This initiative is expected to improve choices and services for the country's many mobile customers.
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