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Telcordia Wins Deal As Pakistan Launches MNP

March 2007 | Contract News

Pakistan's Mobile Number Portability (MNP) scheme was today implemented. The purpose of MNP is to make it easier for customers to switch providers. With five operators fighting for market share in Pakistan, this is a key initiative. China Mobile , which has just entered the market following its 89% acquisition of Paktel , will be hopeful that MNP will allow it to build on the 2% market share that it has inherited.

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