PLEASE NOTE: All articles are copyright but you can link to this page by copying and pasting the html code EXACTLY as shown. Thank you. <a href="http://www.1st-4-cheap-mobile-phones.co.uk/articles/art14.shtml" > <b>Mobile Phone and Cell Phone Articles</b></a> Finally - Portable Cell Phone Numbers by Daniel Mardorf http://www.cellphonecarriers.com The most common question we get when consumers are shopping for a new cellular phone is "can we keep the same cellular phone number?" It's by far the most frequently asked question we receive. Since each cellular phone provider such as AT&T, Sprint or Verizon are independent of each other, when switching cell phone plans it was impossible to keep your old cell phone number and move it to another provider. Until now. Portable Cellular Numbers: Coming November 24, 2003 Book the date, November 24, as the day the cell phone providers are required to provide existing cell phone consumers the ability to switch phone numbers between companies and plans. The cell phone companies have been fighting to block this move because they claim it will cost them more money, but truthfully it's going to be great for cell phone users. Now, customers who have been using on provider and stuck with one plan because they could not lose their current cell phone number will have the ability to get a cheaper rate with another provider. This will force cellular companies to compete, lower prices and increase cellular reception areas. Those carriers who provide the best service will win. The quality of service and coverage areas provided by the carriers is the issue; dropped calls, lack of cell towers in certain areas, etc. Customers will start to move around to find the phones that work best where they work, which is a good thing. The prefect example of the benefits of portable numbers would be if you wanted to move. If you moved out of state, you could transfer your home phone number to your cell phone and then still KEEP that same number when you move. Technically, you could have two local telephone numbers. One local telephone number from your old place, AND a local telephone number at your new house. In some cases, a new telephone number can even get delayed or not even switched on. The money savings and possibilities are endless. Under this new regulation, there will sure be potential issues and shortfalls. Area codes and the importance of them may no longer exist. Unlimited local and long distance phone services will thrive, as the line between local and long distance calls may no longer exist. One thing is for sure - look for lower prices and rates for the customer - the biggest beneficiary. This article courtesy of http://www.mobilephonesites.co.uk. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact. [CaRP] XML error: mismatched tag at line 13 |
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