Abstract: A method provides seamless porting of a user telephone number from a first telephone service provider network to a second telephone service provider network. A network interface device is provided that is interconnected to the first telephone service provider network, a second telephone service provider network, and at least one user communications device. The network interface device may be remotely controlled using the second telephone service provider network to transfer the user telephone number from the first network to the second network.

Abstract: A system for receiving a communication signal includes an antenna that can be coupled to a subscriber terminal, a compass secured to the antenna, the compass adapted to measure an orientation of the antenna, a memory unit for storing data associated with a desired mounting configuration of the antenna, and a processor, the processor configured to generate a signal based on the measured orientation and the data stored in the memory unit. A device for installing an antenna includes a structure attachable to the antenna, a compass secured to the structure, the compass adapted to measure an orientation of the antenna, a memory unit for storing data associated with a desired mounting configuration of the antenna, and a processor, the processor configured to generate a signal based on the measured orientation and the data stored in the memory unit.

Abstract: A method provides seamless porting of a user telephone number from a first telephone service provider network to a second telephone service provider network. A network interface device is provided that is interconnected to the first telephone service provider network, a second telephone service provider network, and at least one user communications device. The network interface device may be remotely controlled using the second telephone service provider network to transfer the user telephone number from the first network to the second network.