Mobile Number Portability and Unified Access Licensing — Telecom Reform
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Summary
TRAI introduced unified access licensing and later mobile number portability, transforming India's telecom sector. Combined with NTP 1999, these reforms enabled the mobile revolution that connected over a billion Indians.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right