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Anyone work or has connection in the telco industry to know when is true number portability for mobile phone is going to be a reality in Singapore?

 

The last time i checked IDA website, it says by the end of 2007, so far, still hear nothing.

 

Thanks

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Redstorm

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The present no. portability is actually not a true portability in that when you switch to another service provider, the new telco will give u a new no. where any calls or SMS from the previous no. will be routed to the new no. When you make a call or send a SMS from your new telco, your new no. will be shown in your friend hp instead of the no. that you retained. Come 2008 with the true no. portability, yes, when you can switch from your present service provider to another service provider, you will retain your existing phone no. and continue to use the same no. without being assigned a new no. as in the present no. portability.

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Hi care to explain "True" number porting ? wink.gif

 

What I know is it as of now, number porting is possible but that's for only incoming, so outgoing calls would still be using different numbers by current service provider.....unsure.gif

 

Does it mean "TRUE" number porting would be really same number for in and out?rolleyes.gif

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Yes, true no. portability meaning even when you switch telco, your retained no. will be shown for incoming and outgoing calls / SMSes.

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this was mentioned 5 years ago when i was working part time doing surveys...till now still not launch and waited to 2008..wonder whats the delay

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Anyone work or has connection in the telco industry to know when is true number portability for mobile phone is going to be a reality in Singapore?

 

The last time i checked IDA website, it says by the end of 2007, so far, still hear nothing.

 

Thanks

 

Tentatively, 1st Q of 2008

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OIC, so the True number porting would only happen in 2008? so how about those exisiting one with half number porting, would they also enjoy by allowing to convert?dizzy.gif

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A further checks on IDA website and found this, 2nd quarter of 2008, that's a long time to wait.

 

http://www.ida.gov.sg/News%20and%20Events/...?getPagetype=20

Singapore Appoints Syniverse Technologies As The Centralised Database Administrator For True Number Portability

Singapore, 15 June 2007 | For Immediate Release

 

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has today appointed Syniverse Technologies as the Centralised Database Administrator, to move the country towards True Number Portability1. The True Number Portability solution, which is expected to be ready by the second quarter of 2008, will allow consumers to retain full use of their existing phone numbers, rather than having to update their contacts about a new one. In this way, consumers will have fewer concerns when deciding their most suitable telecoms service providers, and thus enjoy greater service choices as mobile and fixed line operators are spurred to offer more attractive packages to retain and earn new customers.

 

From 1 January 2008, consumers who wish to port their fixed line numbers will also no longer need to pay monthly recurring porting fees, just like how it has been for the porting of mobile numbers since 2003.

 

IDA Deputy Chief Executive and Director-General (Telecoms) Leong Keng Thai said, "Once True Number Portability kicks off, Singapore's telecoms market should expect to see even greater competition among the mobile and the fixed line operators. The Centralised Database will also encourage new players and new business possibilities, developing even greater usability for our phone service. Consumers will be rewarded with greater choice and flexibility in mobile and fixed line services. Syniverse Technologies, being operator-neutral, will ensure open and non-discriminatory access to these central database services, and continue to support a playing field fair to all."

 

The appointment of Syniverse Technologies comes after the close of the Request For Proposal (RFP) in December 2006. Six companies had put forth proposals on how they would provide and implement a centralised database system to enable True Number Portability, based on the requirements detailed in the RFP document. Proposals were evaluated on their technical merits of the centralised database system, pricing and the company's expertise and track record.

 

As the Centralised Database Administrator, Syniverse Technologies will hold a Services-Based Operator licence, and will have to adhere to the Telecoms Competition Code which sets out rules of competition and protects consumers' interests.

 

Syniverse Technologies will now participate in the Number Portability Working Group, which was formed in August 2006, to oversee the implementation of the True Number Portability solution. For a start, it will work closely with the current working group members which comprise IDA and the fixed and mobile line operators, to develop the centralised database system that will inter-work with the operators' respective telecoms networks and backend systems.

 

Syniverse Technologies will be granted to operate the centralised database system for seven years starting with the launch of True Number Portability. Following its appointment, IDA will continue to monitor the roll-out of True Number Portability solution and work with Syniverse Technologies and the telecoms operators to facilitate implementation where necessary.

ISSUED BY CORPORATE & MARKETING COMMUNICATION DIVISION

INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

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Redstorm

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For those using the current portability, I believe they should be able to convert but you don't take my words for it as I am not from IDA.[laugh] Just wait and see when it's implemented.

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Anyone work or has connection in the telco industry to know when is true number portability for mobile phone is going to be a reality in Singapore?

 

The last time i checked IDA website, it says by the end of 2007, so far, still hear nothing.

 

Thanks

 

Actually .... they should follow car style ....

 

We get the car ..... the people that sell us the car helps us secure the number...easier for us ...

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this was mentioned 5 years ago when i was working part time doing surveys...till now still not launch and waited to 2008..wonder whats the delay

 

It is because bi brother didn't make enough money then. Now the market is open so need to create new stream of revenue so introduce this. In fact, this had been in discussion since M1 come in to market until now. [thumbsdown][rifle]

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