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What Has Number Portability Done For You?
Coldeagle writes "Number portability has been around for a few days now, I was wondering; have any of you fellow Slashdot readers switched carriers? How was your experience, and have you seen any price warring since it went into place?" Or is number portability so far more hype than happenin'?
Interestingly, they are only charging me $1.10 a month for it.
I did call and complain and the lady basically told me that the agreement I had with them said that they could charge me for any fees as they saw fit. I informed her that I would now be availing of this feature and switch to Verizon.
Personally, I hate the government mandate. Everyone of us will have to pay $1.10 a month because some babies couldn't be bothered to inform people that their number changed.
Phone numbers change all the time. People move, other things happen. I don't see why it is so important to be able to keep your phone number while moving between carriers. It's a nice feature but certainly not worth everyone paying $1.10 a month for ever.
Mmmm.. Donuts
Other countries have had number portability for quite some time you insensitive clod!
Martin