Cell Phone Number Portability

Beginning on November 24, 2003, many wireless subscribers will be able to keep their existing mobile telephone number when they switch wireless service providers. This ability, known as telephone number portability or local number portability (LNP), is being implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the direction of Congress. The goal of LNP is to promote competition and innovation in the marketplace and to offer consumers more choice in cell phone products and services, including the ability to retain your cellphone number without a loss in quality of service if you decide to change carriers. A contract may need to be signed to obtain a new phone at subsidized cost or an unlocked phone may be required to activate service without contract with Carrier of choice if the new Carrier cannot activate phone from the current Carrier.

Who is eligible for this service?

Where will LNP be available?

Can I keep my number if I'm moving to another city or state?

Can I port my home telephone number to my mobile phone?

How much does local number portability cost?

Will I be able to keep my current mobile phone (handset)?

Will I be able to keep my voice mail and greeting?

I'm currently under a contract with my wireless carrier, will I be able to break the contract and switch?

If I decide to switch, how long will it take for the portability transfer to take place?

All this sounds great! What's the downside?

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