i was talking to my boss the other day about my contract about to expire in a month and i plan on getting a new phone with a new contract but i might not want to do that since my number would change. my only option would be to buy my own phone. well, he told me that by november of this year there is a law which protects cell phone users by allowing them to retain their phone numbers even if they cancel and then open a new plan. anyone know what i am talking about?

 

but there will be a charge. they've been working on that for I don't know how long now.

 

like how much? if its like $10 i would definitely do it.

 

Yeah, service providers can no longer keep the phone numbers after you cancell, it's basically like you buy the number itself when you get service.

 

so i can transfer that number around even if i sign another contract?

 

I guess this would pertain to folks who are changing wireless phone providers and not just plans?

 

I believe so, but like Rick state, there will be a charge.

 

really? so since when can u do this? thats pimp shit i need to do that.

 

I don't think that it's in effect yet. But it will be soon.

 

yeah i read some article on cnet.com saying it was suppose to be in effect november 2002 but somehow it got postponed for another 12 months, meaning november 2003.