Number pooling

10-Digit Dialing in 814 Area Code Starts April 3

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Other Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Women, MEN, Telecommunications, Software, Family, Internet, Consumer, North American Numbering Plan, Telecommunications, Telephony, Telephone numbers, Identifiers, Ten-digit dialing, Long-distance calling, Area codes 814 and 582, Rotary dial, Number pooling

Windstream local telephone customers in the 814 area code will need to use the area code in addition to the 7-digit telephone number (area code + telephone number) when placing local calls starting April 3.

Key Points: 
  • Windstream local telephone customers in the 814 area code will need to use the area code in addition to the 7-digit telephone number (area code + telephone number) when placing local calls starting April 3.
  • The move to 10-digit dialing is due to the new 582 area code that will cover the same geographic area as the 814 area code.
  • Ten-digit dialing also will be required for calls using the 582 area code.
  • Callers need to dial 1 plus the area code and 7-digit telephone number whenever placing long-distance calls from the 814 or 582 area code.

FCC Awards SomosGov Contract for North American Numbering Plan, Pooling and Reassigned Numbers Database Administration

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Telephone numbers, North American Numbering Plan, Telecommunications, Identification, Written communication, Somos, Inc., Toll-free telephone number, Numbering scheme, Number pooling

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded SomosGov, Inc.the contract to serve as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), Pooling Administrator (PA) and Reassigned Numbers Database Administrator (RNDA).

Key Points: 
  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded SomosGov, Inc.the contract to serve as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), Pooling Administrator (PA) and Reassigned Numbers Database Administrator (RNDA).
  • As part of the FCC's multipronged approach to combat unwanted robocalling, SomosGov will swiftly implement the new Reassigned Numbers Database service."
  • Since 2013, Somos has been the trusted, neutral Toll-Free Numbering Administrator, selected by the FCC to manage the Toll-Free Numbering database, providing Toll-Free Number management and routing for North America.
  • Currently, Somos serves as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and the Pooling Administratorfor more than 800 million local and wireless telephone numbers.

Industry Leading Trade Partners Team Up to Offer VoIP Evolution - Providing CLECs, IVPs, and VoIP Providers Local Number Access & Control Over Local Number Porting

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Telephone numbers, Telecommunications, Federal Communications Commission, North American Numbering Plan, Broadband, Videotelephony, Voice over IP, Local number portability, Competitive local exchange carrier, Technology, 9-1-1, Number pooling

Prior to this ruling, only CLECs and ILECs could directly control DIDs, handle porting, gain access to local number pooling, and register to 911.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this ruling, only CLECs and ILECs could directly control DIDs, handle porting, gain access to local number pooling, and register to 911.
  • Later in the year, the order was extended to VoIP and Wireless Carriers who register and qualify under the guidelines.
  • From CSR/LSR to SV activation and every step in between, Porting.com features full-service solutions for local number porting, CSR/LSR, LSMS, and local number query.
  • A perfect example of this strategy is the successful implementation and support of Enhanced Service Providers becoming Interconnected VoIP Providers.