Actually important.
OK, maybe not life-threatening, but by now most of you have heard about the number portability rules for cell phone carriers that are supposed to go into effect November 24th. This is most certainly a Good Thing, and yet it is a very fragile initiative. The change was supposed to have been implemented twice in the past, and both times the industry got an extension/reprieve from the FCC. It now seems possible that Congress may excuse them from this requirement or they will simply ignore it. What they will not ignore, however, is their ability to put a number portability surcharge on your bill. Most of us are already paying for portability. We should in no uncertain terms be provided with it on November 24th, 2003.
Please send Consumer Report’s form letter regarding this to your representatives.
evan :: Sep.24.2003 :: Notions :: No Comments »