Freedom from Network Operator : Procedure of Mobile Number Portability(MNP)

Freedom from Network Operator

The greatest task or challenge while taking mobile connection is your mobile Number and mobile operator because neither of them can be changed if you change any of this two element you have to then again advertise   your new number to your near and dear ones.
But but now you don't have to worry as Mobile Number Portability(MNP) as been activated in Mumbai by department of telecom(DOT) from 20th Jan,2011 so Mumbaikar's can seamlessly switch their mobile operator without changing their mobile number. 

Here are the procedure(steps) to port your mobile number to another service provider.

i). First, you need to generate UPC (Unique Porting Code).

This can be done by sending an SMS to 1900.

The SMS should be in this format: PORT Eg: PORT <9XXXXXXXXX>.

This should be sent to 1900

*Operator SMS charge will be applicable.

ii). In reply, you will receive a UPC (Unique Porting Code) as SMS from 1901.
The UPC will be an 8 digit alpha-numeric code. You will also receive the date till when the UPC will remain valid in the MM/DD/YYYY format.
iii). Send the UPC to the service number of the mobile operator you wish to switch to, through an SMS, if such a number is available.
You can confirm by visiting the operator's website. Else, visit the nearest outlet/showroom of the operator you want to migrate to with your UPC in hand.
iv). Some service providers charge a nominal fee for the process, while others like BSNL have advertised free porting.
v). You will also have to fill and submit the prescribed Mobile Number Portability form to the new operator. They could also ask you to submit documents (like photo ID and address proof). Post-paid subscribers will be asked to submit a copy of their latest bill too.
vi). Your request could be denied if any of these factors apply:

• You have an unpaid bill on your existing postpaid mobile number.
• Pending request for change of ownership of the concerned Mobile Number
• The mobile number is under contractual obligation
• 90 Days has not lapsed since number activation
• 90 Days has not lapsed since last Porting Request from the same Mobile Number
• You have applied for inter-circle porting
• There is a pending legal case against your mobile number

vii). The number portability has to be completed within 7 working days as per process mandated by DoT. You will also receive an SMS mentioning the time and date for porting.
viii). Once the switch is complete, you will receive another SMS from the new operator.
Your mobile phone may go 'dead' for 120 minutes, the time when the porting takes place. At the end of it, your migration to your new operator should be complete.
ix). One thing you must keep in mind - You can change your operator only once in every 3months(90 days after activation). So, use the service only if you get better plan.

Facebook worth $50bn by new funding of $500mn

Facebook has received a massive new round of funding: $450 million from Goldman Sachs and $50 million from Russian investment firm Digital Sky Technologies, according to a new report.

As part of the deal, Goldman Sachs will help the social network raise an additional $1.5 billion. To do this, the investment bank will create a “special purpose vehicle” that will allow others to invest in Facebook indirectly. This would help the social network bypass an S.E.C. regulation that requires companies with more than 499 investors to disclose their financial results to the public.

Goldman Sachs will be a first-time investor in Facebook, while Russian venture capital firm Digital Sky Technologies had previously invested $200 million in the company Mark Zuckerberg built at a $10 billion valuation. According to the NYT report, Goldman Sachs has the option to sell $75 million of its stake to DST.

It’s unclear what Facebook will do with the money. It could cash out some of its employees and existing investors with that money or go on a hiring spree. It has so much money now that it will likely do both.

Introducing G.One in Ra.One

Introducing G.One in Ra.One

Introducing G.One in Ra.One :Ra.One is Shah Rukh Khan's science-fiction superhero film, directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film will feature Kareena Kapoor as the leading lady and Arjun Rampal as the tall dark and very deadly villain. Ra.One is apparently the abbreviation for Random Access - Version 1.0. Though scheduled for a mid June release, but the dates have been pushed back to Diwali 2011.
Rumors are their that SRK is going to promote this film through games and putting lot of advertisement on digital media as this film is next generation level movie.Best of luck SRK lets check your Level-2011 and hope that people ask to upgrade them because of pros rather than cons.