Rebecca 0 #1 October 16, 2003 I've been hearing something about this going into effect in November. If I get laid off, I want to be able to keep the number of my company-provided cell phone. Will it be that easy, or will this new service only apply to land-lines? Or will it be voluntary, not mandatory for my current provider to offer? Anyone out there know the deal? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 October 16, 2003 QuoteI've been hearing something about this going into effect in November. If I get laid off, I want to be able to keep the number of my company-provided cell phone. Will it be that easy, or will this new service only apply to land-lines? Or will it be voluntary, not mandatory for my current provider to offer? Anyone out there know the deal? I personally don't expect that wireless number portability will deploy on time, but it will not be voluntary. All carriers will have to adhere to the policy. However, if your company paid/provided cell phone is the responsibility of the company (i.e. they get the bill, etc) then it is not your choice, since the number/subscription "belongs" to the responsible party of the bill. Number portability already exists for land-line services.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #3 October 16, 2003 Ah so... Thanks for the reply. As for my phone, yes, the company provides it, but what good would keeping the number do them? Is there an advantage I'm not seeing to keeping the number with the phone? The service is in my name. Couldn't I just switch billing addresses? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #4 October 16, 2003 If you pay the bill, it's in your name and you just expense it, then yes you can keep the phone, or atleast the number if you have to buy another phone. I did it when my last company was canceling cell phone usage and going to just pagers.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 October 16, 2003 QuoteAh so... Thanks for the reply. As for my phone, yes, the company provides it, but what good would keeping the number do them? Is there an advantage I'm not seeing to keeping the number with the phone? The service is in my name. Couldn't I just switch billing addresses? Easier to identify the number with the service provider. If the service is in your name (your name is the first line of the "bill to" address), then you just keep the service as-is. Number portability is designed for those that want to change service providers (e.g. AT&T Wireless to Verizon Wireless). So, if you get laid off, redirect your billing address for the service, you don't really need to "port" your number.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 5 #6 October 16, 2003 It is scheduled to go into effect November 24, 2003. The (some?) providers have stated that the moving of a number should complete in less than 2.5 hours after the request.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
