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ONORC Reports Over 233 Crore Mobile Number Portability Transactions Since Inception
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Office of the Number Portability Regulator (ONORC) has logged more than 233 crore mobile number portability transactions since it began operations, underscoring the growing consumer demand for switching carriers.
The Office of the Number Portability Regulator (ONORC) disclosed that cumulative mobile number‑portability requests have crossed the 233‑crore mark since the regulator started tracking transactions. The figure reflects the volume of consumers who have exercised their right to retain their mobile numbers while switching service providers.
Number portability, introduced to foster competition among telecom operators, allows subscribers to move to a new network without changing their existing mobile number. The surge in transactions signals heightened market dynamism and suggests that users are increasingly seeking better tariffs, network quality, or value‑added services.
ONORC officials indicated that the regulator will continue to monitor portability trends to ensure seamless processing and to address any bottlenecks that could affect consumer experience. They also hinted that the growing numbers may prompt further policy refinements to safeguard fair competition.
The data, reported by Tripuratimes, provides a clear snapshot of how the Indian telecom landscape is evolving as more customers leverage portability to optimize their mobile services.
Number portability, introduced to foster competition among telecom operators, allows subscribers to move to a new network without changing their existing mobile number. The surge in transactions signals heightened market dynamism and suggests that users are increasingly seeking better tariffs, network quality, or value‑added services.
ONORC officials indicated that the regulator will continue to monitor portability trends to ensure seamless processing and to address any bottlenecks that could affect consumer experience. They also hinted that the growing numbers may prompt further policy refinements to safeguard fair competition.
The data, reported by Tripuratimes, provides a clear snapshot of how the Indian telecom landscape is evolving as more customers leverage portability to optimize their mobile services.