Department of Telecom (DoT) introduces 11 digit Mobile numbers
Don’t be surprised to see some extra big mobile numbers appearing on your handset when someone calls from the new 11 digit numbers which the Department of Telecom has agreed to looking at the increasing demand in added subscription. The current 10 digit numbers might fall short in the near future and thus DoT has taken this initiative of introducing the 11 digit numbers.
through internal sources it was revealed on November 26, 2009, DoT saying, "The National Numbering Plan 2003 is amended for migration to 11-digit numbering plan in mobile services by prefixing digit '9' in existing two-digit PLMN Access Code."
Any mobile number has three important components of numbering – the PLMN code, MSC code and the subscriber number. The regulator wants another digit to be added to the PLMN code, which, at present, is a two-digit code. MSC code is a three-digit number, while subscriber number is a five digit code.
DoT wants all the operators to migrate to the 11 digit ecosystem by January 2010. Though it is a tough ask for the operators to change gears at such a short notice but we can wait and watch.
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