What are the benefits of Number Portability?
The New Jersey Division of the Ratepayer Advocate, which represents the interests of consumers, welcomes number portability for ushering in greater freedom of choice, spurring competition and encouraging technological innovation. LNP removes barriers to switching and provides consumers with a greater choice of carriers and the convenience of keeping their existing numbers. It benefits the ratepayer, the consumer. Whether they have switched cell phone carriers or not, customers have already started reaping the benefits of lower prices and attractive packages offered by wireless carriers as inducements to keep customers from switching. Thats the benefit of freedom of choice and competition.
