On September 30, 2021, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, mobile number portability (MNP) was launched in the Philippines by Telecommunications Connectivity Incorporated (TCI), a joint venture of the three major telcos, DITO Telecommunity, Globe Telecom, and Smart Communications.
MNP is a global practice that enables mobile phone customers to keep their numbers even when they switch networks or change their subscription from postpaid to prepaid and vice versa, free of charge.
