The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that the Number Portability (NP) service will be launched next year. This service will enable mobile users to switch their service provider while retaining their existing phone number.
The TRCSL confirmed that significant progress has been made towards implementing number portability. Initial consultations with telephone operators led to the development of a comprehensive implementation plan. In 2021, a public consultation paper was published to gather feedback from all relevant stakeholders.
Following further discussions, a suitable technical model was selected. To manage the service, Lanka Number Portability Services (Guarantee) Limited was established, involving all fixed and mobile operators. The company has been officially licensed by TRCSL to operate the number portability system.
Additionally, the Attorney General’s Department has approved the rules and guidelines for number portability, which were prepared in collaboration with telecom operators.
The service will officially commence once the number portability system is fully set up and operator networks are upgraded. TRCSL will notify the public when the service is ready for use.
