scope:

This document has been designed to provide an overview of the various processes and procedures that a SP should acknowledge and understand. References are made to other sources where additional, more specific, information may be obtained. This document is not inclusive of all processes and procedures that may need to be followed. Variations and/or alternative processes to those documented herein may exist due to reasons such as interpretation issues, company-specific requirements, and regulatory variations (e.g., by state).

PURPOSE

This document is intended to serve as a reference for many of the steps and data flows involved with a company becoming integrated within certain aspects of the telecommunications industry.

It is primarily directed for use by telecommunications service providers (SPs) as a source for understanding interconnection processes, data requirements, and data exchange processes among carriers.