Mandatory to add 0 before mobile number while calling from landline phones from January 15 2021

[Navjot Singh]

DoT mandates 0 prefix for all landline-to-mobile calls, effective 15 Jan

It has also asked telecom operators to furnish details of number series, both mobile and fixed-lines, allotted to them and utilisation of the series. The details of the number series for each calendar year have to be submitted to the DoT by 15 January of the next year

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) had in May recommended a '0' prefix for all such calls to create sufficient numbering space for telecom service providers.

 

[Sushubh]

Dot has no idea who has access to what number series? Because of mnp, this doesn't even make any sense.

 

[igloo]

So no will start with 0 now and later with 1 ,2 ,3.
I guess jio is facing no crunch thats why my old jio no that wasnt recharged for years got terminated recently.

 

[Sushubh]

Also mobile to mobile call wouldn't require 0?

 

[igloo]

I guess that too would be mandatory once other codes come into play. As it is easy to make changes in mobile platform being all digital.

Fixed no portability is a new thing, so they plan to grab bsnl fixed line subscribers take away its only left revenue stream. Making bankruptcy too big to recover.

 

[Sushubh]

Hi, As per DoT directive, effective 15-jan-21, it is mandatory to prefix 0 before the mobile number while dialing from your landline. For more queries, visit https://www.airtel.in/ldpf - Team Airtel

 

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[Sushubh]

Airtel Landline Dialing Pattern Faqs

Airtel Landline Dialing Pattern Faqs

www.airtel.in

1) What will happen if I am not prefixing ‘0’ before dialling a landline number? Will I still be able to reach them?
Yes, for the transition period of 1 week starting 15 Jan 2021, both with & without ‘0’ calls will be allowed. After one week, you will have to add ‘0’ before every number.

2) Do I have to prefix ‘0’ for calls made to mobile number belonging to other operators too?
Yes, you have to prefix ‘0’ before every mobile number.

3) Is this procedure applicable for other fixed line providers as well?
Yes, this is applicable for all fixed line providers.

 

[socrates]

After reading this I started looking around for my land line. 😝

 

[Sushubh]

dad is a heavy landline user. he would have to get used to these new rules.

 

[Tejas01]

After reading this I started looking around for my land line. 😝

Didn't you surrender your old instrument with the circular dial..😛😛

 

[socrates]

MTNL connection was returned. RIP. This instrument is the jio fiber landline number which I check regularly just to see if its working. 😁
The dial wala instrument was lying on the loft for many decades 😝😝.