Cell number portability is around the corner, almost, with the state telecom ICE the only holdout in the process in signing a contract with the El Corte Inglés that will administer the system.
So far Movistar, Claor, Full Móvil and Tuyo have all signed the deal.
The Asociación de Consumidores Libres last month presented a formal complaint with the Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL), because according to them the interests of consumers are being violated as users cannot take advantage of offers in the market.
Number portability will allow a user to switch operator and keep the same phone number.
The El Corte Inglés was awarded the license to operate and maintain the number portability system and be the go between operators in the process if and when requested by a user.
