# I'm pitting cellular providers (I think)

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [May 19, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pitting-cellular-providers-i-think/1001778 "2024-05-19T20:08:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 23, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pitting-cellular-providers-i-think/1001778/21 "2024-05-23T20:52:02Z")

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> [@The\_Librarian](#):
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> Not needing physical inventory in brick and mortar shops to activate phones means more companies can compete for you phone contract. This can only benefit the consumer.

I kinda remember hearing the same thing about long-distance providers (except for the stuff about physical inventory).

Should we expect to start getting our dinner interrupted by incoming calls asking us if we’re happy with our cellular service provider?

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