Telcordia Responds to FCC Local Number Portability Administration Procurement Request for Information

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, has submitted its response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the North American Portability Management LLC, the North American Numbering Council and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The RFI is part of the first competitive, multi-vendor Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) procurement process since 1997. Telcordia's response provides for new, innovative approaches to management of Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) services that would reduce costs for consumers and wireless carriers.

"As a number portability leader with the most deployments around the world, Telcordia has significant experience rolling out innovative solutions that provide strong value and performance," said Joel Zamlong, Vice President, Telcordia North American Number Portability business. "Telcordia is pleased to participate in the LNPA procurement process with new ideas to make NPAC management more efficient and less costly for the industry. Beyond our current contributions, we look forward to taking part in the Request for Proposal (RFP) that is scheduled to be issued in 2012."

Telcordia's solutions have been selected for number portability deployments in countries around the world, including: United States of America and Canada, where it provides service for more than 95% of the wireless portability activation as well as in Mexico, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Greece, UAE, Argentina, Chile and South Africa.

For more information on Telcordia Number Portability solutions, visit www.telcordia.com/np. For more information about Telcordia, visit www.telcordia.com.

About Telcordia
Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and governments to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge. As the industry's go-to expert for solving the most complex communications challenges, Telcordia is known for getting it right the first time and for having the depth of expertise to fully understand our customers' situation, respond appropriately, and deliver as promised. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next-generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com).

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