Who's Winning After Two Years Of Nationwide Local Number Portability?

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Honolulu, HI — Unsatisfied consumers who plan to switch wireless carriers in the next three months said Verizon Wireless would be their top carrier of choice, according to a recent survey. Verizon Wireless, the first carrier to call for easy, barrier-free porting for customers, remains the industry leader in customer retention, based on published "churn," customer retention, statistics.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandate for Local Number Portability went into effect nationwide nearly two years ago, millions of consumers changed wireless carriers taking their phone number with them. They are still switching.

"Being able to switch wireless carriers while keeping your number remains a huge win for Hawaii consumers," said Mark Yamauchi, director of Hawaii sales. "We remain committed to quick and easy number porting, and to continuing to lead in customer loyalty by delivering the best wireless experience."

The company has invested more than $77 million in its Hawaii network over the past four years with $30 billion being invested nationwide in the last six years -- $5 billion on average every year since the company was formed -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Click here www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/aboutUs/awards.jsp to view selection of 2005 product and service awards.

Consumers can learn more about local number portability and products and services from Verizon Wireless online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling a Verizon Wireless Customer Representative at 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or by visiting a Verizon Wireless Communications Store.

Editor's Note: LNP went into effect November 2003 for major metropolitan areas and in May 2004 the rest of the nation followed.

Porting Tips:

1. Switch before disconnecting your current wireless service
2. Have your existing wireless contract or bill with you.
3. Make the request yourself. To protect your privacy, only the account holder can request a port

Visit www.verizon.com/support// for more information.  

About Verizon Wireless
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