Industry changes are on horizon for cellular industry. The FCC has ruled that customers can change carriers (cellular providers) and maintain their existing cellular number. In past individuals have been forced to make decisions between quality or clarity of service and a new number. Decidely one of biggest reasons individuals keep service they are dissatisfied with is because they don't want to lose number known to friends and collegeaus. The ruling said to into effect November 24, 2003 in top metro areas will open market for cellular service providers.
The change is sure to prompt price wars and improvved customer service as carriers struggle to maintain their customer base. By May FCC expects number portability nationwide.
In order to move a cellular number to a new carrier follow these simple steps:
1.) contact new carrier prior to disconnecting your old service or you may lose your number.