MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY

After a long wait and numerous missed deadlines, mobile number portability (MNP) is finally here. Set for a nationwide roll-out today, MNP will usher in an era of new freedom for mobile subscribers in the country. The technology will allow subscribers to change their mobile service provider without the fear of losing their old mobile number.

This means users will be able to retain their old mobile number even after they decide to change their service provider. And yes, the service is available for both postpaid and prepaid customers and also on both GSM and CDMA platforms.

Here’s all about how MNP works in six simple steps.
1.Send an SMS to 1900 in following format: PORT - eg. PORT 9999999999.
2.You will get an SMS reply that contains a unique porting code.
3.SMS to the preferred operator quoting the unique code. This code is valid only for a few days, and one must apply again if it expires.
4.Your existing operator will check with new operator & if there are no dues then approval will be given for porting.
5.You will get an SMS on the time and date when porting will take place. Rules mandate that process be completed within 4 days of applying.
6.After porting is complete, wait for an SMS from your new operator confirming the switch. Your phone may be dead for about 2 hours when the porting takes place.

ENJOY YOUR NEW SERVICES THEREAFTER..

PHONES TO LOOK OUT FOR......

Huawei had let on earlier in the month that it’d be releasing three low-cost Android handsets into the Indian market – the Ideos X5, X6, and the low cost U8150. Though expected to launch for less than Rs. 8,000, the still inexpensive Huawei Ideos U8150 will retail for Rs. 7,000

While the phone does not steal the title of cheapest Android phone away from the Micromax Andro A60 or the upcoming Intex device (pegged for Rs. 5,500), it does offer a capacitive touchscreen, 3.2MP camera, and Android 2.2 Froyo right out of the box.

The Ideos U8150 has been launched in partnership with Aircel, with subscribers getting special postpaid data plans – up to 2GB data free. Check out the full specifications of the phone below:

 

Model	U8150
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
	HSDPA 1700 / 2100
Dimensions	104.1 x 55.9 x 12.7 mm
Weight	102.1 g
Display	2.8-inch (240x320) capacitive touchscreen, 256k colours
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, geo-tagging, video recording CIF
OS	Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
CPU	Qualcomm MSM 7225 528 MHz processor
Memory	256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
Storage	microSD expandability, up to 32GB
GPRS	Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE	Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G	HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.0 w/A2DP, microUSB v2.0
Audio support	3.5 mm audio jack, MP3/WMA/eAAC+ formats, FM radio
Video support	MP4/H.263/H.264 formats
Colours	Black body / blue, red, yellow backpanels
Battery	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh
Stand-by	Up to 288 h
Talk time	Up to 9 h