today, 15 October 2008 is a nationwide MNP lauch. for you who dont already know, it allows all mobile phone users to switch network without having to change their number, not even a digit of it. for example, you own 0123456789 and currently a Maxis customer, you can switch from Maxis to your preferred network, say, U-Mobile, which currently using 018. so when the change of network done, your are now a U-Mobile customer, and your mobile number is still 0123456789.
for some, they might ask, what's the good of this? but for some, they have been waiting for this long time ago.. having this option, you have become more powerful, where telco company (currently Maxis, Celcom, DiGi, U-Mobile, Happy) will have no option but to prepare a very good deal for customers, to avoid their customer running away to other telco.
cost of switching network? well absolutely zero.
there are thousands of customers who long disappointed with service provided by their current network, but never change to other just because of the number. now with MNP, it's the best time to proceed without loosing numbers, and look for better option. for those who look for better coverage and better rates, for sure ...