Published on 29 February 2000

Number portability between telecommunications providers

Biel-Bienne, 29.2.2000 - Customers can keep their present number when changing to a different carrier. As of 1 March 2000, consumers will be able to change their telecommunications provider without having to give up their present telephone number. It will be possible to maintain the subscriber numbers for mobile phones, land-line connections and value-added services when changing to a different carrier. This represents another important step in opening up the market for the benefit of the consumer.