said by cell14:According the FCC statements, carriers cannot refuse a port out if the customer does not pay the port out fee. But interestingly, Google Voice charges a port out fee....
Aside from all the points that Iscream made, I believe that Google Voice calls this an unlocking fee. It's the same as a POTS carrier removing a PIC freeze.
Also, because the fee is just 3 dollars, I don't think the FCC would get particularly upset.
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By contrast, some Fax companies have VERY harsh policies and even deny you permission to port out. Because they are Fax companies, they don't have to let you port.
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[MyFax / eFax] $500 if you port out, AND we'll take it back!