scope:

This document provides an overview of the various processes and procedures relative to general intercompany routing processes that an 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, company-specific requirements, and regulatory variations (e.g., by state).

Purpose

This document serves as a reference for a company becoming integrated within certain aspects of the communications industry.

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