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Israel Ruiz

Beginning January 1, 2010, mobile phone users in Peru will not have to worry about losing their phone number when switching phone companies. It was recently announced that number portability will be available at the beginning of next year.

According to a resolution issued by Peru's telecommunications regulating agency (OSIPTEL), between January and September 2009, mobile phone companies in the Andean country must begin adapting their networks so that by 2010 users have the option of changing phone companies without losing their cellular phone numbers.

Furthermore, OSIPTEL has suggested that mobile phone users not be charged for making the switch. The regulating body has recommended that the fee for keeping ones number be covered by the new company that will provide the service.

OSIPTEL has also explained that the resolution applies to cellular phone users across the nation regardless of the kind of plan customers have (prepaid, postpaid, etc.).

All that will be needed to change from one phone company to another without losing your phone number is your personal identification card (DNI) and the completion of a simple request form, explained OSIPTEL.

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