The Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service was officially launched all over India in January 2011 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh enabling mobile phone users to change their mobile operators without having to change their mobile numbers. Since then a total of 64.23 lakh requests for MNP have been reported by the end of March 2011. The highest number of MNP requests was seen from the state of Gujarat with 6.17 lakh followed by Rajasthan with 5.49 lakh. The lowest MNP was seen from Jammu and Kashmir which included only 1.8 lakh requests. Here is a Zone-wise table showing the number MNC requests in each state: [Expired] Vodafone India emerges as the winner of Mobile Number Portability The mobile number portability was finally introduced in India last year and was launched nationwide in January this year. It was speculated that this scheme would be the “game changer” for the telecom industry, however it hasn’t. Only as less as 5 million subscribers, or less than 1 percent of the country's total customers, had opted to switch carriers. Vodafone India emerged as the winner with the largest number of customers switching to the network. The results were out on Friday which showed a net 192,761 customers switched to India's 3rd largest mobile carrier Vodafone Essar, while sixth-ranked Idea Cellular was next, with net gains of 150,789 customers. India’s top 2 operators, Bharti Airtel gained a net 148,215 customers in MNP, but No. 2 Reliance Communications was a net loser of 306,417customers. With 771 million mobile subscribers as of January, India is the world's second-biggest market for mobile services and with monthly additions averaging 19 million in the past one year, it is the world's fastest growing market. Why you should switch to BSNL? [Mobile Number Portability? Wide coverage: Is available both in urban and rural areas. Economical: BSNL mobile has the one of the most economical rates. Many value added services are available free of cost like Missed Call Alert, call forwarding etc. Customer Care: The Customer Service Centres are widely spread across country where subscribers can personally lodge their complaints and can meet senior Officers of BSNL even without prior appointment. Pyari Jodi Plan: Subscribers can join most popular Pyari Jodi (BSNL Home Plan) where unlimited free calls from Mobile to BSNL Home land line number can be made. 3G Services: Subscribers can enjoy the 3G services of Voice, Video and Data at affordable prices. 3 G network of BSNL is present in almost all prominent locations in India. Transparent fees: No hidden charges and excess metering. High Talk Value per Recharge: BSNL always gives high talk value in all recharge coupons.