On Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:15:31 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:33:02 -0500, DreadfulBitch
> wrote:
>
>>On 6/13/2014 4:52 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>>> People have been able to take their cell phone numbers with them, even
>>>> when they change carriers, for years at this point.
>>>>
>>> I doubt that if they are moving to another state. It would behoove the
>>> person to get a local number. Not all people have unlimited long distance.
>>
>>I got my cell phone in 2006. Since that time I've lived in 2 different
>>states and three different area codes. My cell number has remained the
>>same and at this point I can't imagine ever changing it. Too many
>>people and businesses have this number. So, it certainly wouldn't
>>behoove me to get a local number. What a colossal PITA to get everyone
>>up-to-date with my new phone #!
>>
>>I also remember the days when the "phone company" had to come to your
>>home to set up new service. The phone was anchored to the wall. What
>>an upgrade it was to finally get modular plugs where you could move your
>>phone from room to room if you chose.
>>
>>These days are nothing like the days when it would behoove someone to
>>get a local phone number.
>
>You are correct, it's been several years since it's been necessary to
>change cell phone numbers when moving from one area code to another,
>with wireless your area code number remains the same regardless which
>area code you're in.

However I'll add that depending on plan roaming charges may apply.
Even sending email from a a mobile device like an iPhone there may be
roaming charges, especially sending email internationally, then you
may need to purchase a special Sim card.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module