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HRS §269-36

Phone number portability

This section says the state must make it possible for you to keep your phone number when you switch providers within the same area, as soon as it's practical. A neutral group will handle phone numbers and give them out fairly.

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The statute, as written — Telecommunications number portability

The commission shall ensure that telecommunications number portability within an exchange is available, upon request, as soon as technically feasible and economically reasonable. An impartial entity shall administer telecommunications numbering and make the numbers available on an equitable basis.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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