Hey all,
I wrote a quick commentary on why MNP probably won't lead to mass migrations of customers:
http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201104013891/Kenya/In-Brief-Kenya-Introduces-Mobile-Number-Portability.html
I also think that, looking at experiences in other emerging markets, there is usually no stampede on the first days, but the number of ported numbers picks up gradually.
Here's a short summary from market research company TNS that includes some interesting info on industrialised markets:
http://www.ratio-magazine.com/201104013889/Corporate-Press-Releases/Kenya-Press-Releases-TNS-RMS-Mobile-Number-Portability-An-April-Fool.html
Have a great week,
Andrea
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