(1) The serving local provider shall facilitate porting of the subscriber’s telephone number upon request from the acquiring company.
    (2) A working number (e.g., a telephone number that is fully functional to the customer) shall be ported regardless of whether a balance is owed.
    (3) A local provider shall not disconnect a subscriber’s working number, regardless of whether a balance is owed, after receiving a local service request from another local provider.
Rulemaking Authority 350.127 FS. Law Implemented 364.01, 364.16 FS. History-New 9-9-04.