LNPA-WG
What is the LNPA WG?
The LNPA WG (Local Number Portability Administration Working Group) is a subcommittee of the NANC (North American Numbering Council), an advisory body to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). The LNPA WG was formed at the behest of the FCC to develop technical requirements for the centralized data base approach to local number portability.
Who can participate in the LNPA WG?
Anyone can participate in the LNPA WG's meetings. However, when the LNPA WG makes a decision, it is the entities subject to local number portability regulatory mandates that drive the discussion.
What does the LNPA WG do?
The LNPA WG is responsible for developing and recommending NPAC/SMS functionality requirements. New requirements are documented in the form of Change Orders. (The decision on whether to purchase a Change Order recommended by the LNPA WG is made by another body.) The LNPA WG also serves as a clearing house for issues arising due to the introduction of local number portability through its Problem Investigation Process ("PIM"). In some cases, the LNPA WG resolves the problem; in others, the LNPA WG refers the problem to another industry committee for resolution.
When and where does the LNPA WG meet?
The LNPA WG meets monthly, alternating between conference calls and face-to-face meetings. The meeting location varies and may be anywhere in the United States. Every year or so, an LNPA WG meeting is held in Canada. A conference bridge is provided for all face-to-face meetings.
Please see Meeting Logistics for current meeting information.
How can I get on the LNPA WG's mailing list?
Go to http://listserv.neustar.biz/mailman/listinfo/lnpa and follow the steps for subscribing to the LNPA WG mailing list.
Does the LNPA WG have a public web site?
Yes, click here to reach the LNPA WG public web site.
Who gave the LNPA WG its responsibilities?
The LNPA WG was given the charter by the North American Number Council (NANC) for implementing Local Number Portability (LNP) on a national level.
How can I join the LNPA WG?
The LNPA WG is an open forum sponsored by the North American Numbering Council (NANC) to facilitate the implementation of LNP. It is open to all wireline and wireless service providers, as well as all vendors. There are no requirements for joining, just show up and participate.