cell number portability will be launched in South Africa. That means, if you are using, for instance, MTN, and you decide you want to move to another mobile network, eg Vodacom, it will be possible to move with your original cell-number. You are not going to change you cell-number, meaning you can move with an 083******* number to Vodacom network, and visa-versa. Don't you think its a good idea?
http://allafrica.com/stories/200609120477.html
2006-09-13 00:05:15 · 18 answers · asked by Diezel 4 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
I think it's a brilliant idea. Other countries are doing the same. Where I live a phone number is very important. When I first connected to the local landline, I got a number that was used to open a credit card. The phone companies record on me was enough detail needed to award me another card! Can you believe that? 99% of Koreans have cellular phones which means it is easier to keep track of them that way. And changing numbers only confuses the process. So when connecting to a network, you pretty much sign away all privacy you might have. My home phone number got me started in Korea. My cell phone number got me even further.
Did you know that you can't even rent a movie in Korea without a cell phone number. That's how strict these guys are on giving you a number. That number (apart from your ID number) is the most important number you could ever have.
I think keeping one number is a great idea. I do have to mention that changing your phone number in Korea is totally up to you. It takes a lot of paperwork and that kinda stress nobody needs!
Keep it real,buddy! And good luck on that test today!
2006-09-13 00:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Porgie 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
That is the coolest thing ever!!! Now if only they could figure out a way of retrieving your sim card's info for you allowing you to keep your old number when some #$%&hole steals your phone as well as the convenience of you never going through the shlep of losing all your phone numbers and having to phone everyone you know with your new number, cos' THAT is a pain in the @#$%!!!!!!
2006-09-14 04:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by Angel Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this is going to be a good idea! In my opinion i think the networks will lose their competitive streaks which means there will be no better options between the networks. I don't see why you should keep your own number when moving to another network. If you are for example on MTN and feel that it is not good then you should first cancel it and then go to Vodacom or simply stop using MTN. I think this idea will be a waste of time and money! This will not be an advantage to the networks.
Kim ;)
2006-09-13 10:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
In the United States, we've had that option for several years.
I used to have a land line phone and a cell phone. I wound up
transferring my land line # to my cell and am saving money.
And if I change cell companies, I can take my # with me. There
are a few disadvantages but I'll live with them. Am glad to see
you're getting that option.
2006-09-13 07:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.As it's more convinient for the consumer.What's going to happen to the free sms's that one can send to other vodacom users on its website? Do you think that will still be possible?
2006-09-13 13:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by T.I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im in dubai, only one service provider :( damn monopoly going on here, and now they blocked Skype... apparently goes against there moral values... but cool idea for Mobile companies on SA bit of competition never hurts
2006-09-13 08:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Sand Ranger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LNP is a great thing yes, if C Cell sucks then try Voda, whilst your friends never loose contact
2006-09-13 17:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's brilliant.
Having to inform everyone when you change you're number is so much schlep. Now we can choose between service providers, without the worrying about changing numbers getting in our way.
2006-09-13 07:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anria A 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i don't know what all the big fuss is about i mean its been on the news in papers and all of that.its not that big of a deal ooooo i can move from network to network without having to change my number, ooooo
2006-09-13 12:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by X.MetalHead.X 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do. Would be cool and easier for us. Not good for the networks though. Like they say 'Customers are always correct'.
2006-09-14 02:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋