(1) All facilities-based LECs shall provide number portability so that end users may retain the same telephone number as they change from one service provider to another as long as they remain at the same location or if moving, retain the same NXX code.

(2) A facilities-based LEC not offering permanent number portability shall provide interim number portability. Interim number portability shall be provided using remote call forwarding, direct inward dialing or any other comparable and technically feasible method. Prices for interim number portability using remote call forwarding or direct inward dialing shall be set at a level that recognizes the relative inferior quality of the service.

(3) Pursuant to FCC regulations, beginning January 1, 1999, all facilities-based LECs that control the provision of numbers shall provide permanent number portability within six months after receiving a specific request by another telecommunications carrier.