Number Portability (NP) service

30 09 2024 - 19:19 PM

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is receiving queries from the public regarding the implementation of Number Portability (NP) service. The Commission has taken the following steps to implement NP service.

Initially, the Commission held discussions with the operators and made a plan to  implement the NP service.
A Public Consultation Paper was published in 2021, and the views of all relevant stakeholders were obtained.
 The appropriate technical model was then decided in consultation with the telecom operators. A company called Lanka Number Portability Services (Guarantee) Limited (LNPS) was formed with the participation of all fixed and mobile operators for the operation and administration of the NP service.
TRCSL granted the licence required for the operation of NP service to LNPS.
The approval of the Attorney General's Department has been granted for NP Rules and Guidelines, which were prepared in coordination with Telecom Operators.
LNPS initiated the procurement process to select a suitable entity to provide the technical system and the technical evaluation has been completed. TRCSL has been informed that the financial evaluation is being done and it can be completed by January 2025. Upon completion of the entire procurement process, the LNPS will select a suitable equipment supplier and complete the installation of the system. It is expected to commence the provision of NP service thereafter.