rman: The question we should first ask ourselves is: Why do I want to move to another network while retaining my old number (Number portability)?

If it is for cheaper calls: The rates of all the operators for similar service rendered is quite similar across board and very very close, you won't notice much of a difference in savings on calls etc. In fact, I feel it is very close to zero.

If it is for quality of service: It all depends on your location and the resources they deployed there.eg, GLO may be great in Lagos and terrible in Ondo

For all those claiming MTN is dead, I can confidently say that they will benefit more, why? Because they are the only one that have positioned themselves strategically for these number portability that I am aware off. MTN has spent close to 1billion dollars on network modernization and expantion and they are still doing more. 90% of the fibre project across the country right now belongs to MTN.

I know the others are trying but the truth is that GSM network is all about capacity you can carry. All the operators currently have collectively around 15,000+ base stations ( sites ), more than 7000 currently belongs to MTN.

So when you want to port to a network, do your research very well because you may actually be porting to a network that does not have enough capacity.

Everything is about service delivery and customer satisfaction and this a very good development.

CHAIRMAN1:

This useless proganda is coming late. From where do you dig your figures? Who told you mtn has the most infrastructure? Have you heard about the glo1 fibre optics line linking africa to europe?to hell with your mtn! If you can remember, there was a prophesy at the begining of the year which I read about here on nairaland that mtn would experience a lot of problems this year. This is one big one coming!!!!!!

Rooneyboy: All of u on here are all talking of dumping MTN for which network

It really surprises me, does it mean that Nigerians find it difficult to do simple math

I'm really confused, MTN is undisputedly the best NETWORK @ the moment.

MicroBox: MTN will be the best,checkout any MTN site you see around,you will observe that a massive network upgrade is ongoing. MTN is spending millions of doller nation for network quality, network availability and remodification. No network can emback on such drastic and massive project for now without liquidation.

...Na Today?

MEILYN:

Watin concern GEJ nd NCC? Abii u take weed ni? Na GEJ MAKE D DECISION?

azpekuliar: Created a thread for MNP months back. Feel free to make addtional contributions here:

www.nairaland.com/1116671/mobile-number-portability-what-network

Rooneyboy: I don't get what u guys are saying about MTN ,
I mean , I use all networks and can boldly say that my MTN is the cheapest of them all.

Rooneyboy: I don't get what u guys are saying about MTN ,
I mean , I use all networks and can boldly say that my MTN is the cheapest of them all.

tonyx4x44: If na true eMptyhen don die!

MEILYN:

Watin concern GEJ nd NCC? Abii u take weed ni? Na GEJ MAKE D DECISION?

MEILYN:

Watin concern GEJ nd NCC? Abii u take weed ni? Na GEJ MAKE D DECISION?

hyelhira:

That may not really affect MTN. Everyone has already ported. I mean, who doesn't have lines of all the 4 major network providers? The MNP changes little or nothing.

CHAIRMAN1:

This useless proganda is coming late. From where do you dig your figures? Who told you mtn has the most infrastructure? Have you heard about the glo1 fibre optics line linking africa to europe?to hell with your mtn! If you can remember, there was a prophesy at the begining of the year which I read about here on nairaland that mtn would experience a lot of problems this year. This is one big one coming!!!!!!

Themaingate:

Guy you high ni ?

Who told you mtn is the cheapest and where is your fact ?

Tarrif = very high

Customer care = 0

Internet speed = - 1

Cost of sim card = remember this same mtn once sold sim card to us @ 12,000 thank God glo came to set us free then

Promo = there are lots of thread in this forum where people have complained about the kind of promo ( mind you I once accumulated call credit of close to 18,000 and I work up one morning only to discover that MOST TERRIBLE NETWORk (MTN) have deducted everything

Guy MTN AND DSTV ARE TWIN FOR SURE

Rooneyboy: I don't get what u guys are saying about MTN ,
I mean , I use all networks and can boldly say that my MTN is the cheapest of them all.

JideTheBlogger: Cant wait....

..but you guys should know you can only port out ONCE in 90 days and if the data you supply while registering the new sim of the network you are porting to does not match the data you provided when you registered with the network you are ditching, your porting out will not be successful.

Arogba:

That's the point, Nigeria is a multi-siming environment so MNP does not really change anything. I personally have 5 sims, it will be a crazy idea to start porting on other networks.