not sure what you guys heard bout MNP. But basically here's the whole concept. MNP allows you to port your number currently the number is tied to( exm. 012 - Maxis, 019 - Celcom and 016 - Digi etc), to any other telco service provider that you choose.

So meaning if you are using 0128888000 which is now currently tied to Maxis, you want to change to Digi. In current practice, you cancel your Maxis subscription and register Digi, some even fanatic to get back the same 7 digit, 8888000 of course with 016 prefix instead.

MNP allows you to keep 0128888000 but you can subscribe to Digi services instead.

it means no number will be associated with any telco, so 012 doesn't mean Maxis, and 016 doesn't mean Digi. No matter what VVVVVVIP number you got, you want to change, just pay the RM10 service charge.

Impact: Looks to be calls within own network and other network will be abolished as customers won't know whose number is in which network

Timeline: Supposedly implemented last year December 2007, the big three telco systems wasn't ready for deployment. It was delayed, but ministry has set dateline by 2008 to deploy, else penalty.

can keep the same 7 digit?? how if 016-8888000 already owned by someone else??? 

meaning can v switch to diffrerent plans but using the same no. ?

They afraid of The Yellow Man i guess.

18-08-2008: Mobile numbers to be in 11 digits

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KUALA LUMPUR: Mobile phone users may soon find themselves having to deal with an additional digit at the end of their numbers after the implementation of mobile number portability (MNP), which is slated for implementation later this year.

According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the new 3+8 structure will only take effect after the implementation of MNP, which allows mobile phone users to retain their phone number when they switch providers. A notice on the impending change of the number structure was issued in April.

Through an amendment to the Numbering and Electronic Addressing Plan which came into effect in April, the existing 3+7 structure of mobile phone numbers for cellular services such as those offered by Celcom, DiGi and Maxis will be expanded to 3+8.

The plan and its amendment fall under the jurisdiction of the MCMC.

http://www.theedgedaily.com/cms/content.js...294000-8b6c9445

hope to hear more news, just now I passby Maxis, VP150 free Maxis to Maxis call, with *,

NEWEST NEWS!!

maxis will start its mnp operation from klang valley 1st. the launching date is on 7th sept 08 (if not mistaken)

Porting is  FREE. no fee will be conducted.

Then you will have to pay rm 25 everytime you port depending on operator.

Good news guys - quickly subscribe to U-mobile get their 018 - 88888 XXX number than port it to maxis/digi.

hmm ... i think we should juz use our IC as phone number, but can choose use which operator ... cool

And it include the landline as well because you might use landline to call GSM phone.

Can I know whether this is still valid?

Example:
Maxis to maxis: 12 sen/min
Maxis to other operator: 18 sen/min

MNP takes up to 5 days to process....wonder how long does it ACTUALLY take. And during that period of time, are we still able to use the old simcard with line still active or we will be out of reach during that time.

you must bring along your mykad and current bill frm maxis to prove your ownership..
it's been stated on the FAQs page on MCMC website