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PORTABILITY OF CELL PHONE NUMBERS IS AT RISK
Beginning Nov. 24, providers of cell phone service are supposed to provide portable service. That means that if you decide to change carriers, you get to keep your number. That makes it a lot easier to change carriers.
The carriers don't think that is necessarily a good idea.
Some in Congress agree, and there's a move afoot to derail the change.
Consumers Union is urging people to write to their representatives and senators, and encourage them to leave the rule alone. CU has a form letter on line that you can sign and send. Even better, you can put your feelings into your words, if you like. The form is at:
Consumers Union "Escape Cell Hell" Web site to send e-mail to congress
Beginning Nov. 24, providers of cell phone service are supposed to provide portable service. That means that if you decide to change carriers, you get to keep your number. That makes it a lot easier to change carriers.
The carriers don't think that is necessarily a good idea.
Some in Congress agree, and there's a move afoot to derail the change.
Consumers Union is urging people to write to their representatives and senators, and encourage them to leave the rule alone. CU has a form letter on line that you can sign and send. Even better, you can put your feelings into your words, if you like. The form is at:
Consumers Union "Escape Cell Hell" Web site to send e-mail to congress