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- 09-21-2003, 03:33 AM #1Phill.Guest
In article <[email protected]>,
"Justin" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I think it will, for at least two reasons. First, people can change
> companies and keep their phone numbers. Duh. Secondly, carriers often don't
> give the deep discounts on phones to existing customers. With number
> portability, I may end up switching carriers every time I want a new phone,
> which is usually about every two years. All of the increased churn rate
> will probably increase our costs overall. Just my guess.
>
> Justin
Just read a news story that adds a whole new facet to number portability.
The baby Bells don't like it, but FCC basically said "Tough".
As of November 24, you can port your home landline number to a cell.
or
You can Port your cell phone number to a wired landline !
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ap_on_hi_te/ke
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- 09-22-2003, 04:29 AM #2DSL GURUGuest
Re: Will number portability increase churn permanently?
> As of November 24, you can port your
> home landline number to a cell.
I would, except I'm required to have a landline to get dsl.
In my area RoadRunbner service makes Sprint look like the gold standard.
- 09-24-2003, 06:15 PM #3C RothGuest
Re: Will number portability increase churn permanently?
On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:29:34 +0000, DSL GURU wrote:
> In my area RoadRunbner service makes Sprint look like the gold standard.
LOL! I heard that!
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