Article: Japan May Introduce Portability System for Mobile-Phone Numbers.

Kyodo News International, Tokyo Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Feb. 24--TOKYO -- A telecom ministry study panel is set to propose a new system in which mobile phone users could retain their phone numbers when they switch from one wireless service provider to another, ministry sources said Tuesday.

The proposal is expected to be included in a draft report to be adopted during the panel's meeting on Thursday, the sources said.

Upon receiving the report, the Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications will start working with mobile phone companies to make necessary preparations so the proposal could be put ...

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