Melford Nicholas

Telecommunications Minister Melford Nicholas says an update on mobile number portability is expected by the end of November, though he has not announced a launch date.

Speaking on Taking Stock on Pointe FM on Nov. 10, Nicholas briefly signalled forthcoming news on the initiative.

“There’s some good news coming up at the end of the month with mobile number portability,” he said.

Mobile number portability allows customers to retain their existing mobile telephone number when switching service providers.

Nicholas made the comment while outlining developments across his utilities and telecommunications responsibilities, but did not elaborate on what the announcement would involve.

He provided no details about when customers would be able to transfer their numbers, the process they would need to follow or any associated charges.

His remarks indicated that further information was forthcoming, rather than confirming that the service would begin operating this month.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Mobile number portability update expected this month in Antigua and Barbuda.