Hi Everyone,
Just got off the phone with a Bell Canada PRI rep and was disappointed when she
told me that a 905-686-xxxx and 416-686-xxxx number can not be ported over to a
PRI link which is sourced from the Melton exchange 905-405-xxxxx. Both the
416-686 and 905-686 are currently SNR from Bell Canada.
The reason was that none of these numbers are from the same exchange and that
NEVER a 416 can come onto a 905 PRI. I understand the rationality behind
different exchanges but I thought this wouldn't be a problem if it was brought
over as a DID.
Previously we asked Bell Canada to port over a MALTON010MD switch number
(belongs to Allstream) to Bell Canada switch MALTON22CG1 and they said it's not
possible as a standalone business number but then they were able to bring it
over as a DID onto the MALTON22CG1 and take it away from Allstream. So, in
practice, it's possible to change switches and even snatch it from another
provider. I don't see why they won't bring over a 416 or 905-686 that belongs
to Ajax-Pickering over to a Malton switch. Do Rate Centers determine the
portability rather than the switches whereabouts? Are they only doing because
their billing system is not capable of tracking calls if numbers are moved to
different rate centers?
Can someone please shed light on it or let me know if I was talking to a rep
who was misinformed?
Also, we can try to port this number out to a third party and then port it back
into Bell if that makes a difference or if it makes them accept it.
Thanks,Bruce
