India's telecoms regulator on Tuesday said about 1.71 million mobile users have opted to switch operators while retaining their numbers by February 5, following the launch of mobile number portability

In a development that has huge financial implications for existing as well as new operators, telecom regulator Trai has recommended fixing the price for 6.2 Mhz of pan-India start-up 2G spectrum at Rs 10,972.45 crore, more than six times the pre cent cost of Rs 1,658 crore.