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>This process is highly regulated.

https://www.fcc.gov/general/wireless-local-number-portabilit...

Looks like the only time they are legally required to, ATM, is if you switch from one wireless provider to another. Introducing a VoIP providers probably means this dude isn't getting his number..

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You found the wireless page so that’s all it discusses, but that’s not true. What is true is that for wired providers, you are geographically bound. But you can still take your wired number and port it to your wireless plan and then move wherever.

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/porting-keeping-your-ph...

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