IP: FCC expected to put hold on cell phone numbers

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> From: Monty Solomon <monty () roscom com>
>
> 01/21/2002 - Updated 02:11 AM ET
>
> FCC expected to put hold on cell phone numbers
>
> By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
>
> In a move that critics say will hamper competition, federal
> regulators are expected to delay for up to two years a requirement
> that cell phone companies let customers keep their phone numbers when
> they switch carriers.
>
> The Federal Communications Commission, however, is likely to reject a
> request from big mobile phone companies to do away with the mandate
> altogether, say people familiar with the matter. A vote is expected
> within weeks.
>
>
> http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/wireless/2002/01/21/wireless-carriers.htm

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