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Mobile number portability

Article Information:

Title:

 Mobile number portability

Author(s):

Ewan Sutherland

Journal:

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Year:

2007 

Volume:

9 

Issue:

4 

Page:

10 - 24


DOI:

10.1108/14636690710762101

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a review of the experiences with the implementation of mobile number portability (MNP).

Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a structured review of global experiences from markets where MNP has been introduced.

Findings – The paper finds that results have been disappointing, apparently arising from complex regulatory processes and sub-optimal implementation.

Research limitations/implications – The paper has a lack of sufficient analysis of the effects on competition.

Practical implications – The paper highlights the need to measure national performance against global best practice and for NRAs to share experiences.

Originality/value – The paper is much broader in scope than previously published work in the area of MNP.

Keywords:

Competitive strategy, Mobile communication systems, Regulation

Article Type:

General review

References:

41 references

Article URL:

www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14636690710762101

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