Herndon, VA asked in Communications Law for Virginia

Q: Cell phone provider abruptly disconnected my service. This has caused me having no cell phone service. Recourse?

They told me the only way they will reconnect my service is if I pay in cash to one of their dealers.

I cannot port my number to any other provider. Because my number is unreachable (I have owned it for over 10 years), it is causing me great harm.

I have opened an FCC complaint but their timeline is 30 days.

I want to explore suing the company for the damage they are causing me.

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: Contact your state's Public Utilty Commission , see if they have a consumer advocate.Switch carriers. Get a new trac phone and pay as you go.

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