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- 12-05-2003, 12:33 PM #1PDA ManGuest
Well here's a shocking piece of news:
WLNP problems mount; FCC questions AT&T Wireless
Just as many analysts predicted (including us), subscribers across the
country are experiencing difficulties porting their numbers through the new
FCC wireless portability mandate. It seems the carriers were under-prepared
for the process. While some users have been able to switch smoothly, others
have their phone numbers trapped in limbo between carriers. According to
some, AT&T Wireless has been the worst offender in terms of moving
subscribers off its network and on to other service providers. The FCC has
given AT&T Wireless until Wednesday of next week to come up with an adequate
explanation for its poor WLNP performance. Many speculate that the FCC may
take action against AT&T Wireless if its explanation is not deemed adequate.
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- 12-05-2003, 12:59 PM #2James TullinGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
In article <[email protected]>,
"PDA Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well here's a shocking piece of news:
>
> WLNP problems mount; FCC questions AT&T Wireless
> Just as many analysts predicted (including us), subscribers across the
> country are experiencing difficulties porting their numbers through the new
> FCC wireless portability mandate. It seems the carriers were under-prepared
> for the process. While some users have been able to switch smoothly, others
> have their phone numbers trapped in limbo between carriers. According to
> some, AT&T Wireless has been the worst offender in terms of moving
> subscribers off its network and on to other service providers. The FCC has
> given AT&T Wireless until Wednesday of next week to come up with an adequate
> explanation for its poor WLNP performance. Many speculate that the FCC may
> take action against AT&T Wireless if its explanation is not deemed adequate.
Given that today's Washington Post says:
"Many consumers appear bewildered and unsure whom to blame. Chris and
Kathy Brady, an Arlington couple who have been trying to switch their
phones from AT&T to Verizon Wireless for 11 days, are at odds about
what's really happening.
"Verizon can't get the job done," said Kathy Brady.
"No, it's AT&T's problem," said her husband.
Initially, Chris Brady was told there was a software problem. Five days
later, Verizon Wireless told Brady the order was missing his middle
initial, L., and the last four digits of his Zip code, 22204-1663. Later
the same day, an AT&T representative told him his order couldn't be
processed because his $253 check for his previous bill hadn't cleared."
That is a clear Violation of FCC Guidelines which say Port first,
collect any monies owed later.
- 12-05-2003, 01:46 PM #3The RoadkillGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
PDA Man wrote:
> Well here's a shocking piece of news:
>
> WLNP problems mount; FCC questions AT&T Wireless
> Just as many analysts predicted (including us), subscribers across the
> country are experiencing difficulties porting their numbers through the new
> FCC wireless portability mandate. It seems the carriers were under-prepared
> for the process. While some users have been able to switch smoothly, others
> have their phone numbers trapped in limbo between carriers. According to
> some, AT&T Wireless has been the worst offender in terms of moving
> subscribers off its network and on to other service providers. The FCC has
> given AT&T Wireless until Wednesday of next week to come up with an adequate
> explanation for its poor WLNP performance. Many speculate that the FCC may
> take action against AT&T Wireless if its explanation is not deemed adequate.
Here's a Reuters link on the story..
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=3941305
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- 12-05-2003, 01:50 PM #4Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
"James Tullin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "PDA Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Given that today's Washington Post says:
>
>
> "Many consumers appear bewildered and unsure whom to blame. Chris and
> Kathy Brady, an Arlington couple who have been trying to switch their
> phones from AT&T to Verizon Wireless for 11 days, are at odds about
> what's really happening.
>
> "Verizon can't get the job done," said Kathy Brady.
>
> "No, it's AT&T's problem," said her husband.
>
> Initially, Chris Brady was told there was a software problem. Five days
> later, Verizon Wireless told Brady the order was missing his middle
> initial, L., and the last four digits of his Zip code, 22204-1663. Later
> the same day, an AT&T representative told him his order couldn't be
> processed because his $253 check for his previous bill hadn't cleared."
>
>
> That is a clear Violation of FCC Guidelines which say Port first,
> collect any monies owed later.
When are you going to port your phone out of here Phillip? Steven? Patrick
Bosley? Whatever. Please, go to AT&T and leave Sprint PCS alone.
Tom Veldhouse
- 12-05-2003, 01:53 PM #5Bill RolandGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
Who said anything about Sprint PCS?
"Thomas T. Veldhouse" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "James Tullin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > "PDA Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > Given that today's Washington Post says:
> >
> >
> > "Many consumers appear bewildered and unsure whom to blame. Chris and
> > Kathy Brady, an Arlington couple who have been trying to switch their
> > phones from AT&T to Verizon Wireless for 11 days, are at odds about
> > what's really happening.
> >
> > "Verizon can't get the job done," said Kathy Brady.
> >
> > "No, it's AT&T's problem," said her husband.
> >
> > Initially, Chris Brady was told there was a software problem. Five days
> > later, Verizon Wireless told Brady the order was missing his middle
> > initial, L., and the last four digits of his Zip code, 22204-1663. Later
> > the same day, an AT&T representative told him his order couldn't be
> > processed because his $253 check for his previous bill hadn't cleared."
> >
> >
> > That is a clear Violation of FCC Guidelines which say Port first,
> > collect any monies owed later.
>
> When are you going to port your phone out of here Phillip? Steven?
Patrick
> Bosley? Whatever. Please, go to AT&T and leave Sprint PCS alone.
>
> Tom Veldhouse
>
>
- 12-05-2003, 02:34 PM #6Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
"Bill Roland" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:Go5Ab.45841$Ac3.22389@lakeread01...
> Who said anything about Sprint PCS?
>
Sorry, a long history with this guy in alt.cellular.sprintpcs. I did not
notice that he (and therefore I) crossposted.
Tom Veldhouse
- 12-05-2003, 02:37 PM #7Steven J SobolGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
In alt.cellular.sprintpcs Bill Roland <[email protected]> wrote:
> Who said anything about Sprint PCS?
Oh, "James" is a guy who trolls the Sprint newsgroup trying to drive
everyone away from Sprint. That was why Sprint was mentioned. He's recently
started showing up in the other newsgroups.
Those of us who are in a.c.spcs have noted almost 40 screenname/id changes
in the few months since he started his little game.
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- 12-05-2003, 05:03 PM #8Bill RolandGuest
Re: NEWS: WLNP Problems Mount; FCC Questions AT&T Wireless
Ahhh, I see, makes sense now. Thanks.
"Steven J Sobol" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In alt.cellular.sprintpcs Bill Roland <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Who said anything about Sprint PCS?
>
> Oh, "James" is a guy who trolls the Sprint newsgroup trying to drive
> everyone away from Sprint. That was why Sprint was mentioned. He's
recently
> started showing up in the other newsgroups.
>
> Those of us who are in a.c.spcs have noted almost 40 screenname/id changes
> in the few months since he started his little game.
>
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