Even though telecom operators are downplaying the impact of Mobile Number Portability
, they would be hard-pressed to retain high-ARPU customers, many of whom have been continuing with the same telecom operators just for the sake of retaining the mobile numbers despite poor customer service and network congestion. Competition has always been good in any industry and with more healthy competition expected, more innovation, solutions, and competitive pricing is anticipated from mobile service providers. This will subsequently lead to more consumer interest and usage, thus resulting in revenue growth.MNP is another major event anxiously awaited by telecom observers.