How to Keep Your Number Forever

摘要

This year, the holidays could mark the end of millions of relationships - between individuals and their cell phone companies. As of November 24, after years of delay, new FCC rules require telcos to let customers keep their mobile numbers when they switch wireless providers. Local telephone number portability is a fundamental change in the cell phone business. Customers can chase lower rates and better service without reprinting business cards or sending yet another "change of coordinates" email. Get ready to hop promiscuously from carrier to carrier and still maintain a committed relationship with 10 little digits. Number portability means never having to say you're sorry.