In a Report and Order, FCC 10-85, in which the Commission adopted rules 47 CFR sections 52.26, 52.35 and newly adopted 47 CFR section 52.36. The FCC has long recognized the importance consumers being able to keep their telephone numbers when they switch telephone service providers. In this Report and Order (R&O), we ensure that service providers can accomplish these transfers quickly. Called local number portability (LNP), the ability to transfer a familiar number to a new carrier enhances competition by enabling a consumer to choose a service provider based on his or her needs, without being deterred by the inconveniences of having to change their phone number. This Order completes the task of facilitating prompt transfers by standardizing the data to be exchanged when transferring a customer's telephone number between two wireline providers; a wireline and wireless provider; or an interconnected VoIP provider and any other service provider. We also adopt recommendations made to the FCC by the North American Numbering Council (NANC). The deadline for implementing one-business day porting is 8/2/10 for all but small providers, which must comply by 2/2/11.
US Code:
47 USC 251
Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended
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47 USC 332
Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of 1996
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47 USC 1, 2, 4,
Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended
The Commission is reporting a 666,666 hour increase and a $13,333,320 increase in annual costs. This significant increase is due to the fact that the local service standardized data fields must be completed by all wireline and Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers for EACH simple intermodal and wireline port. The average number of simple intermodal and wireline ports completed by each wireline and CMRS provider is 6,150 per year. Providers already exchange numerous types of information in order to complete port requests.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
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Sections 52.21 through 52.36, Telephone Number Portability (47 CFR Part 52, Subpart C) and CC Docket No. 95-116