Saturday, March 29, 2003
Phone Number Portability Coming Soon to US
Posted by Janak Parekh in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 05:16 PM
"Life is about to get a little simpler for mobile phone users, who may soon avoid the hassle of changing phone numbers when switching wireless service providers, making it easier to take advantage of discount calling plans. Sure, it’s not quite the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it’s a change that will make it easier for people to keep in touch, no matter who manages the calls."
In a crucial move, Michael Powell, the chairman of the FCC, declined to extend the deadline for wireless carriers to implement number portability. Assuming no legal barriers hold up, we will be able to switch carriers without losing our number starting November 24 this year. Europeans, of course, have had this functionality for a while. ;)
In a crucial move, Michael Powell, the chairman of the FCC, declined to extend the deadline for wireless carriers to implement number portability. Assuming no legal barriers hold up, we will be able to switch carriers without losing our number starting November 24 this year. Europeans, of course, have had this functionality for a while. ;)
