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For Immediate Release
07/12/07
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
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Stevens and Inouye Introduce Bill to Expand Number Portability Rules
Measure Will Help Consumers Keep Their Numbers When Switching Communication Services |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) yesterday introduced legislation to expand number portability rules. This legislation, the Same Number Act of 2007 (S. 1769), would assist consumers who seek to keep the same phone number when switching between wireless carriers. S.1769 proposes to expedite the number portability process and ensure that it covers all voice services in order to help consumers take advantage of the competitive choices available in the communications marketplace.
“Technological advances and innovations generate constant change in the communications marketplace, and Congress must ensure consumers are not hampered by delays or protracted procedures which arise when they change services,” said Senator Stevens. “This legislation would require the FCC to revisit its number portability rules and extend them to all applicable voice communications services, not just telecom services. As a result, consumers will be able to take full advantage of new choices and cheaper prices as they become available.”
As competition between different voice service providers increases, more consumers are expected to switch companies. Many consumers prefer to take (or port) their current number when switching to a new provider, but if this process is burdensome or slow, it may deter consumers from changing services.
The Same Number Act of 2007 would specifically:
- direct the FCC to establish porting timelines for different classes of number portability [there are some technical differences depending on the type of provider (wireline vs. wireless) and how many services (voice, data, and video) are being ported];
- establish data exchange requirements for each class of number portability; and
- require annual reports for the first five years from providers so that any needed changes or adjustments can be made.
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Statement of Senator Inouye on Revised FCC 700 MHz Band Plan
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“The Federal Communications Commission today took important steps to meet the broadband communications needs of first responders and to pr...
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Senate Commerce Committee to Explore Telemarketing Practices, CROA
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The Committee will examine three major consumer protection and fraud prevention issues under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): (1) the effectiveness of the nati...
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Senate Approves 9/11 Commission Recommendations Bill
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Senate Commerce Committee Announces August 2 Markup Agenda
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Agenda items include:
1. S. 781, To extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect Do-Not- Call Registry fees to fiscal years after fiscal year 2007
2. S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007
3. S. 1578, B...
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Inouye Cosponsors Coast Guard Authorization
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Senator Inouye: We Need to Get the DTV Transition Right
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“Between 15 and 21 million households rely exclusively on over-the-air television. Many more have second and third over-the-air sets in their hom...
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Witness Panel Announced for Hearing on Rail Safety Improvements
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The Subcommittee will receive input from government agencies, industry groups, and labor o...
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Commerce Committee Announces Witnesses for DTV Transition Hearing
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Prep...
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Commerce Dept. Secretary Gutierrez to Testify Before Senate Panel
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Commerce Committee Announces Witness List for U.S.-China Trade Relations Hearing
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Inouye Calls for Multi-Layered Strategy to Protect Children from Online Predators, Adult Content
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Witness Panel Announced for Protecting Children on the Internet Hearing
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Protecting Children on the Internet
Full Committee
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2...
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Hydrographic Data Bill Approved by Commerce Committee
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“For safe, efficient, and environme...
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Aviation Subcommittee Announces Witnesses for Rural Air Service Hearing
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The subcommittee will examine creative solutions to improve air service to small and rural communities, exploring the views of small and rural communities, airports, regional ...
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Commerce Subcommittee to Explore U.S.-China Trade Relations
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Witnesses Announced for Chinese Product Safety Oversight Hearing
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Senate Panel to Hear Testimony on Rail Safety Improvements
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The Committee will explore U.S. readiness for and the consumer impact of the nationwide transition from analog television broadcasting to digital television (DTV) broadcasting.
No witnesses are scheduled...
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current Press Release |
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DOT Deputy Secretary, NASA CFO, Asst. Secretary of Commerce Nominees to Testify Before Commerce Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a full Committee nominations hearing. Nominees include:
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Mr. William G. Sutton, Jr., to b...
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Commerce Committee to Explore Protecting Children on the Internet
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The Committee will explore efforts to protect children from online predators.
No witnesses are scheduled at this time.
Protecting Children on the Internet
Full Committee
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Loca...
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The hearing will address issues related to the ability of consumers to port telephone numbers between competing voice service providers.
Number Portability
Full Committee
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
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Senate Commerce Committee Announces Number Portability Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a full Committee communications hearings on Number Portability.
The hearing will address issues related to the ability of consumers to port telephone numbers between competing voice service providers.
No witnesses are scheduled at this time.
Number Portability
Full Committee
Date: Thursd...
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