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Cell Phone Number Portability Finally A Reality?

Posted by michael on from the expect-more-delays dept.

graphicartist82 writes "MSNBC is running an article about the upcoming deadline for cell phone companies to let customers keep their numbers when switching companies. FCC Chairman Michael Powell has already extended the deadline once, but plans to stay with the Nov 24th, 2003 deadline. Companies like Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile have committed to meeting the deadline. I, for one, would love this. I've had the same cell phone number for years now -- it's where everybody knows how to get a hold of me. Other companies are now offering better services in my area where they weren't before. If I can keep my number and get a better service, I'm all for it! (Even if I have to pay a fee like the article suggests)."

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  1. America most hated by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Congratulations, yanks. You live in now the most hated country in the world.

    1. Re:America most hated by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Dear Seth,

      Thank you for fighting the good fight against Michael Sims injustice.

      Sincerely,
      Your biggest fan #1

    2. Re:America most hated by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I am the OP, and yes, I do apologise for making that mistake. The USA may have done some bad things recently, but none compare to the vile practices of Michael Sims.

  2. Re:National ID by binaryDigit · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Dang, i try to make a funny and get beaten out by the first post no less. Shame on anyone having the same thought as me and actually being able to post it faster ;) Go ahead, lay those -1 Redundants on me, I can take it :)

  3. The "I Hate Cell Phones" Branch by Randolpho · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This branch is for everyone who hates cell phones to voice their displeasure over cell phones in general.

    Speak up about your hatred of cell phones!

    Who's with me?

    I said... "Who's with me?"

    Anyone?

    At all?

    *clears throat*

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    "Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised."
    -Marilyn Manson
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  7. Re:Congratulations! by diablobynight · · Score: 0, Offtopic

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    Anonymous Cowards - Oh God, How I hate you
  8. Europeans rule! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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