And of those households, two-fifths have switched on-line services at least once, while 16 percent have switched twice or more.

All non-essential personnel were evacuated, and the embassy switched to limited emergency consular services.

Wireless carriers also like business users because they are also less likely to switch services, and often spend more on data services with bigger profit margins.

"Once people build a habit, they are less likely to switch services," Mr. Case observed.

But, sir, I don't think you'll have as much luck getting this one to switch services, sir.

And number porting rules allow consumers to switch services easily.

In addition, switching services are provided in Ogden and elsewhere.

Consumers who switch services may have to pay a fee of $200 or more to terminate their old contract early.

Southern Pacific Communications was only permitted to provide private line services, not switched services.

Applicants who switched services would remain at the same rank.