Number Portability Clearinghouse Overview

As number portability continues to become a reality for countries around the world, it introduces a host of issues to address. Challenges related to rules for handling port requests, controlling and tracking the flow of messages and overall speed are widespread. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for the successful rollout of number portability.

Our Number Portability Clearinghouse makes it easy for wireline and mobile operators anywhere to comply with number portability mandates. It serves as a centralized system for porting all number types to ensure a smooth and trouble-free process.

What is Number Portability Clearinghouse?

Part of our Number Portability suite, our Number Portability Clearinghouse serves as a central point and number repository that ensures any number can be easily ported between any operator within a country. By operators utilizing the same set of rules for handling port requests, number exchanges occur quickly and accurately. The clearinghouse further improves number porting administration by controlling and tracking the flow of messages.

Our Number Portability Clearinghouse turns number porting into an accurate, near-effortless process by providing:

• Flexibility. Multiple interfaces for operator access are provided, including several that are open and Web-based.
• Comprehensive execution and management. Performs all porting processes between operators and verifies all completed requests.
• Tracking. Tracks request stats, routing data and history to provide a real-time view of all processes.
• Scalability. Easily scales to meet increased porting request traffic demands of any size.
• Continuous operation. Redundant hardware and software configuration ensures nonstop operation.

Why Use Number Portability Clearinghouse?

Consider our Number Portability Clearinghouse if you want to:

• Ensure a fast, smooth rollout. As the number one provider of interconnection and number portability data registries and applications, Telcordia has the solutions and experience to ensure a trouble-free rollout and on-time delivery.
• Implement a cost-effective solution. Telcordia offers commercial, off-the-shelf software with flexible business model options to create extraordinary value in any size environment.
• Ease number porting administration. Our number portability products and services have been selected in 15 countries as a result of our proven expertise in providing a simple, flexible solution that streamlines number porting at any scale.