NUMBER PORTABILITY COULD BE TWO YEARS AWAY

Report filed by Leon Norville – News Reporter.

Information Minister Melford Nicholas says number portability should become a reality within two years.
Three experts recruited by the Telecommunications Ministry, joined the cabinet meeting this week by Zoom to provide advice to the nation’s executive.

Minister Nicholas confirms that in addition to looking at the recommendations, the government is looking to iron out some kinks to move the process forward.

Number portability allows a cellphone customer to switch to another company operating in Antigua and Barbuda, without having to change their number.