SoSadSR
@comcast.net
| reply to Packet8 rep
Re: SunRocket Days are OVER!
said by Packet8 rep :
There should be no problem porting to Packet8. Most of the numbers are owned by Level3 for both SunRocket and Packet8. I expect we could port the number very fast (maybe just a few days or less). Packet8 is operated by 8x8, a company that has been in business for 20 years and it is financially strong (almost cash flow break even in its VoIP phone service in the March quarter).
If SunRocket were to go belly up before a decision was made to go to Packet 8 and if our numbers were stuck in a state of "limbo" (providing SunRocket were to shut down and leave us high and dry) -- do Packet 8 still have access to port away old SunRocket numbers? Even if no one is there on SunRocket's side to sign away the number transfer? |
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The Beer
I Love It When A Plan Comes Together
Premium
join:2001-07-24
Omaha, NE
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 ·ViaTalk
| said by SoSadSR :said by Packet8 rep :
There should be no problem porting to Packet8. Most of the numbers are owned by Level3 for both SunRocket and Packet8. I expect we could port the number very fast (maybe just a few days or less). Packet8 is operated by 8x8, a company that has been in business for 20 years and it is financially strong (almost cash flow break even in its VoIP phone service in the March quarter).
If SunRocket were to go belly up before a decision was made to go to Packet 8 and if our numbers were stuck in a state of "limbo" (providing SunRocket were to shut down and leave us high and dry) -- do Packet 8 still have access to port away old SunRocket numbers? Even if no one is there on SunRocket's side to sign away the number transfer? Here is the thing, TECHNICALLY there is no port as P8, SR and VT all use Level 3 for their numbers (In some markets).
The problem is coming up with a procedure for Level 3 to quickly, and LEGALLY move all those numbers around.
This can be a REALLY easy transition if companies like Level 3 and the providers have a battle plan.
If they follow the status quo, this will be a complete cluster.
I am betting on the cluster. |
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Nate425
Premium
join:2005-02-03
Charlottesville, VA
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| Seems like it's safe to say they're done (their PR folks would be all over this by now if it was a lie). So sorry folks, wish it would have gone better.
I am also betting on a cluster when trying to port numbers around. It's just not going to end well. |
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VTBrendan
Viatalk
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join:2005-06-27
Clifton Park, NY
| Hey,
Although it seems pretty obvious at this point, I would suggest to people that have numbers with SR that they really do want to keep to perhaps get the porting process started. We do enough business with L3 to know that there is a good chance things won't be handled to gracefully on their side should porting become an issue later down the road.
-Brendan |
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The Beer
I Love It When A Plan Comes Together
Premium
join:2001-07-24
Omaha, NE
clubs: | Brendan,
I have a ticket open just for that at VT.
How quickly are you all jumping on this? |
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MSP
@comcast.net | What is VT? I am trying to go back to landline Verizon until this is all ironed out. I don't think they will be able to port my number out though. Also, what is a cluster port?  |
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