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People who call a mobile number from a landline phone will soon have to dial zero (0) before the number.
Telecom Deptt Has asked telecom companies to complete the arrangements to implement this system from January 1.
This means that from January 1, it will be mandatory to dial zero first to call a mobile number from a landline phone across the country.
Come, let us know why this is happening.
TRAI recommended in May
Indeed, the telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Had recommended zeroing before the number for such calls on 29 May 2020. Now the Department of Telecommunications has accepted those recommendations.
The department said in the circular that recommendations for changes in the manner of dialing numbers from landline to mobile have been accepted. This will facilitate the creation of sufficient numbers for mobile and landline services.
Companies have time until January 1 to prepare
The Department of Telecommunications has said that landline companies will have to allow their customers to dial zero before the mobile number.
Companies have been given time till January 1 to make arrangements for this.
The circular also states that announcements should also be made in fixed line switches to inform customers about this arrangement. This announcement should be made whenever a customer dials the mobile number without zeroing in.
What will be the benefit of this system?
With this new system, telecom companies will get the facility to create more numbers. The number of mobile phone holders is expected to increase significantly in the coming times. This will also increase the demand for mobile numbers.
According to media reports, in this way, this change in the way of dialing the mobile number will allow the telecom companies to create about 255 crore additional numbers. This will help meet future demand.
What did TRAI say while submitting the recommendation?
It is worth noting that TRAI suggested zero dialing earlier in May to dial the mobile number. It was then said that the decision to add the first number to the call is not to increase the number of the telephone number.
Last update
Nov 25, 2020, 01:54 pm
