Wireless Number Portability starts tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Wireless Number Portability (WNP) will be available across Canada.
What does this mean? For the first time, you'll have the ability to change wireless carriers within your metropolitan or local calling area and keep your existing phone number. You'll also be able to move your phone number from a wireline phone (home landline) to a wireless phone (and vice versa).
If you're thinking of switching service providers, read this industry-backed FAQ and Reference Guide and do as much research as possible because there are some caveats. You'll have to pay a transfer fee and may incur additional costs to break an existing contract. Also, Canadian phones are 'locked' to a specific service provider, so you won't be able to transfer your mobile phone (just the number).