teleguy
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May 5, 2005, 10:47 AM
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Long awaited it's well, at least announced that this will happen at some future point. Hmmmm , a plan to be drawn up by September implementation scheduled by well, not exactly scheduled but, ya know, we ARE gonna do it! Stay tuned anyhow.
What are your thoughts on this? Foot dragging or expeditious effort?
Are you waiting for WLNP so you can switch carriers? Or have you changed carriers (and cell #'s) regardless, when you feel it will benefit you to do so?
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Customers to have the option of retaining phone numbers when changing service providers
OTTAWA - April 21, 2005 - The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is pleased to announce that Canada 's wireless carriers* have agreed to implement number portability in Canada , and have begun the planning efforts required to achieve this result.
Number portability will enable Canada 's wireless customers to keep the same phone number when changing service providers within the same local serving area. Consistent with the Government of Canada's definition of wireless number portability, customers will also be able to keep the same phone number when transferring their landline phone service to wireless service and vice versa.
“In support of the recent Federal budget directive to move expeditiously to implement wireless number portability, the CWTA will contract an independent consultant to complete a comprehensive project plan outlining specific milestones for this process,” said CWTA President and CEO Peter Barnes. “It is expected that the plan will be completed by September 1, 2005 .” Upon approval of the plan and agreement on a common start date, it is the intention of CWTA and the wireless carriers to begin the implementation of the plan.
The implementation of number portability is a massive and complex undertaking. This initial planning stage is critical to ensure that Canadians are not burdened with the significant implementation challenges that were faced by customers in other countries. Government representatives will be invited to observe this process and to assist where appropriate.
The wireless industry looks forward to continuing to provide Canada 's 15 million wireless phone subscribers with the world class services they have come to expect from Canada 's wireless carriers.
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