I wrote an article on this some time ago, and as I wrote, the number portability system for mobile phones have finally started.
Since Softbank made a stunning elecrtifying thunder-struck announcement on its “unexpected” schemes including the dramatic lowering of it service prices (I know my English is getting messed up) last night, the medial as well as the society was sort of nervous and excited at the same time how this portability is going to affect the leading carriers... but so far, no big news.
So this new prices that Softbank promised is subtracting 210 yen from the base prices for DoCoMo and au’s base prices. If either of the companies lower their prices, Softbank will also do so within the next 24 hours. Additionally, Softbank also announced free unlimited phone (talking) and e-mail between Softbank phones. Anyway, I’m pretty sure that these surprises are working as antithesis for au and DoCoMo who are rather reluctant about price cutting.
Perhaps all three of them would compete in cutting low their prices and help us greatly! But nay, I don’t really think so. Things aren’t so simple in this world, eh?
Plus, even though the number portability system has started, I don’t think that people would be rushing to the mobile shops. Most of the phones (hardware) regardless the carrier, have similar functions and qualities and the services are similar as well. It’s just that we have more options now.
Well, go media, act as the promoter like in any other news. And where do the ripples go...? Maybe I should be a bit more optimistic and less skeptical :p
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