Nov. 24th tips

[danaeris]

BEDMINSTER, NJ - Consumers who wish to keep their wireless numbers when
changing their wireless service provider may do so beginning November 24,
2003. Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest and most reliable
wireless network, is committed to easing this transition for consumers.
Following are tips on how to make wireless local number portability a
hassle-free reality.

Check Eligibility - Call or visit the new wireless service provider to check
if your number is eligible.
Keep it Live - Don't cancel the current service before switching. The
number must be active to switch.

Leave a Paper Trail - To ease the process, have a copy of the current
contract and the most recent bill to ensure important information is readily
available. Read the contract carefully to learn about any applicable early
termination fees and other contractual requirements.

Cover the Bases - Have an alternate contact number for emergencies in case
the port takes longer than anticipated.

Keep Records - Write down contact information from the phone before
beginning the porting process.

Don't Delegate - Only the authorized account holder can switch a number.
However, the process can take place in a retail store or over the phone.
Cut the Cord - Consumers can also port between landline and wireless
providers.

Customers can learn more about local number portability and products and
services from the nation's number one service provider online at
www.verizonwireless.com, by calling a Verizon Wireless Customer
Representative at 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or by visiting a Verizon Wireless
Communications Store.

Comments

[plymouth.livejournal.com]

Cut the Cord - Consumers can also port between landline and wireless providers.

ack! ok, that scares me. Previously I thought certain exchanges were reserved for wireless. And as such it made it a lot easier to enforce the "no telephone soliciting to portable phones" thing. I don't want to start getting telemarketers calling my cell phone. grrr.

[angelbob.livejournal.com]

That already happens to a lot of people...

Telemarketers don't seem to check the exchange, which isn't shocking.

Phone Spam

[arcticelf.livejournal.com]

Ive found it mighty effect to remind telemarketers that its a felony to spam a mobile phone. I dont know that it accauly is: but the threat seems to cut though pritty well. And amazinly they even seem to remove the number from the master list as well (at least thats been my experiance.

BB