Ohio LNP Workshop Conference Calls

Meeting Minutes 4/2/98

Following are the meeting minutes of the Thursday April 2, 1998 Ohio LNP

Workshop conference calls. There were three separate calls, one for the

CNCN MSA field trial which started at 10:00 AM eastern time, an 11:00 AM

call for the CLEV MSA, and a 1:00 PM call for the Columbus and Toledo MSAs.

The service providers represented on these calls included Robin Meier and

Kent Roberts for Ameritech, OC Jackson for AT&T, Elsa Morris for the PUCO

staff, Hamp Oberle for MCI, Steve Brown for Nextlink, Kay Fallon for Alltel,

Susan Smith for ICG, Tom Tritsch for Brooks-Worldcom, David Deitrich for

GTE and Andy Chalk for Sprint.

1. CNCN MSA LNP TRIAL: Four of the six service provider to service

provider ported test numbers are now working in the network: 513-719-1808

from MCI to CBT, 513-618-0001 from Time Warner to CBT, 513-701-0001 from

Time Warner to Sprint, and 513-989-2004 from CBT to MCI. All area ILECs,

CLECs, Wireless and IXC providers are encouraged to place test calls to

these ported numbers to ensure call completion. These test numbers will

remain operational through May 1, 1998. If your test calls do not complete,

the problem may be in the originating switch or the tandem. Sprint has

encountered routing problems from Lawrenceburg, IN when the call had to go

through the CNCNOHWS14T tandem. This problem was fixed earlier this week,

but the problem may affect other providers going through the same tandem.

OC Jackson reported that AT&T has problems completing to these test numbers

and Andy reported that Sprint Long Distance also has problems completing to

these test numbers. Both of these IXCs are analyzing these incidents and

are working on resolution. It appears that MCI long Distance is completing

to these ported test numbers. The two numbers yet to be ported are the

513-989-2000 CBT number to Time Warner and the 513-398-7246 Sprint number

to Time Warner. Time Warner was not represented on the call but has

previously indicated that these numbers would be ready for testing by April

6.

2. TESTING TO MCI TEST NUMBER: MCI reported that test calls to their

ported number (513-989-2004), does not have a voice mail message attached.

Calls to this number may not be answered unless prior arrangements are made

with MCI to coordinate testing. Testers should call Hamp Oberle at

703-918-0445 for coordination.

3. NON DIPPED CALLS: There is concern as to whether the CNCNOHWS14T

tandem will perform the data base dips (N-1) for those providers who are

not performing their own data base queries (like the GTE and Little Miami

exchanges in this LATA). CBT was not represented on this call to respond.

It is ultimately the responsibility of the companies who use this tandem to

place test calls at their originating offices to determine whether there

are call completion problems. Via copy of these meeting minutes, perhaps

Elsa or Scott could forward these concerns to Little Miami and the wireless

service providers in the area. GTE is copied on these minutes.

4. CLEV MSA LNP TRIAL: Steve Brown of Nextlink reported that the two

numbers from Ameritech have been ported to Nextlink in the Cleveland rate

center and are ready for testing. These two numbers are 216-274-0207 and

0208. No problems have been identified as of this meeting concerning

completing to these test numbers, however, they have just recently been

activated. All area ILECs, CLECs, Wireless and IXC providers are

encouraged to place test calls to these ported numbers to ensure call

completion. These test numbers will remain operational through May 1, 1998.

If your test calls do not complete, the problem may be in the originating

switch or the tandem. Susan Smith for ICG reported that they have not yet

initiated LSRs to Ameritech to port number 216-274-0212. ICG will report at

next Thursday's conference call as to the status of this LSR and their

participation in this field trial. ICG anticipates participation in the

field trial and has asked Ameritech for a second number for them to port.

Kent Roberts will contact Robin to provide this second test number.

5. ALLTEL TEST NUMBERS: Kay Fallon for Alltel reported that the control

test numbers for the Alltel Madison and Chardon exchanges are incorrect.

Please note the new test numbers as listed in the attached and do not dial

the old test numbers.

6. LAST DATE TO PORT: The industry LNP field trial participants agreed

that close of business on April 13, 1998 would be the last date that a

service provider could issue a test LSR in the Cleveland MSA as a trial

participate. Service providers not submitting an LSR by that date will need

to contact the company they wish to port with and make the necessary

arrangements.

7. NXX CODE OPENING PROCESS: Robin reported that Ameritech has not

received any requests to open NXXs from any new service provider in the

state of OHIO. She reported that the process established by NANC is that

the code holder needs to be notified by the new service provider of their

intent to port numbers from an NXX code 45 days before porting begins. She

pointed out that all because an exchange was selected by a CLEC for porting,

the NXX codes have yet to be activated as ported in the LERG until a

request is received by the new service provider. New service providers will

need to initiate these notices to the appropriate code holders as soon as

possible to be able to begin porting in the CNCN and CLEV MSAs by the May

15 commercial availability date. New service providers have more time to

initiate these requests for the other MSAs in the state of Ohio, but this

important issue should be given a high priority.

8. CLMB MSA LNP TRIAL: Nextlink reported that they still intend to port

numbers from Ameritech in this field trial. Time Warner was not represented

on the call but they indicated in previous meetings that they also would be

porting from Ameritech. This is a LNP phase three MSA where commercial

availability is not required until June 30. The LNP trial is scheduled to

begin with LSR issuance on April 27, 1998 with May 28 as the trial

completion date. The current timeline remains acceptable to the

participants. Nextlink has indicated that they want three test numbers from

Ameritech in their downtown CLMBOH11 switch. Time Warner needs to inform

Ameritech of their desired test location and quantity of test numbers.

Conference calls for this MSA will now begin on a weekly basis with the

CNCN and CLEV MSA conference calls.

9. TOLD MSA LNP TRIAL: This LNP field trial is scheduled to begin

October 26, 1998 since this is a phase 5 MSA deployment. Tom Tritsch for

Brooks-Worldcom reported that they intend to port from Ameritech and Sprint

in this MSA. Both Ameritech and Sprint asked Tom to provide the identity of

the switches that they would like to test from so that test numbers could

be secured. Sprint also pointed out that Brooks-Worldcom would also need to

have an NPA-NXX for the Archbold or Moline rate centers if they would want

Sprint to send them a test LSR. No other service provider has shown

interest in porting numbers during this field trial. The current LNP test

timeline remains acceptable to the participants.

10. NEXT CONFERENCE CALL: The next conference call will cover all three

Ohio LNP field trials beginning at 10:00 AM eastern time on Thursday April

9. All participants are encouraged to attend at the beginning of this call

to catch any state wide or global issues that may come up. It is

anticipated that all three MSAs should be covered within a 1 hour

conference call. This is a change in format from having separate calls for

each MSA. The bridge number remains the same; 419-755-7600. The team also

scheduled Thursday April 16 for the same time and number. The next Toledo

MSA conference call will be on Thursday May 7 at 10:00 AM eastern time

(after the other three MSA updates).

 

 

 

OHIO LNP WORKSHOP SINGLE POINT OF CONTACTS

Company

ISPOC

Contact#

E-Mail

Ameritech

Robin Meier

312-220-2603

robin.meier@ameritech.com

Sprint

Andy Chalk

419-755-8767

andrew.chalk@mail.sprint.com

Cincinnati Bell

Bentley Jackson

513-566-3104

bjackson@cinbell.com

Cincinnati Bell

Charlie Hake

513-566-3105

AT&T

O.C. Jackson

312-230-2567

jackson@att.com

MCI

Hamp Oberle

703-918-0445

0005548404@mcimail.com

Nextlink

Steve Brown

614-416-1105

sbrown@nextlink.net

Time Warner

Ralph McCray

303-566-1323

ralph.mccray@twcable.com

Alltel

Kay Fallon

330-650-7487

kay.fallon@alltel.com

ICG

Rita Childs

303-414-5982

rita_childs@icgcomm.com

GTE

Mick Koutz

517-463-0448

milo.koutz@telops.gte.com

Brooks Worldcom

Tom Tritsch

314-909-5588

ttritsch@brooks.net

ISPOC: Implementation Single Point of Contact

 

 

OHIO LNP WORKSHOP SINGLE POINT OF CONTACTS

Test SPOC

Contact#

E-Mail

Ameritech

Robin Meier

312-220-2603

robin.meier@ameritech.com

Sprint

Andy Chalk

419-755-8767

andrew.chalk@mail.sprint.com

Cincinnati Bell

Bentley Jackson

513-566-3104

bjackson@cinbell.com

Cincinnati Bell

Charlie Hake

513-566-3105

AT&T

O.C. Jackson

312-230-2567

jackson@att.com

MCI

Hamp Oberle

703-918-0445

0005548404@mcimail.com

Nextlink

Steve Brown

614-416-1105

sbrown@nextlink.net

Time Warner

Karen Kay

303-705-1811

karen.kay@twcable.com

Alltel

Kay Fallon

330-650-7487

kay.fallon@alltel.com

ICG

Linda Whitetree

303-414-8070

linda_whitetree@icgcomm.com

GTE

Dave Dietrich

740-383-0563

d.dietrich@gte.sprint.com

Brooks Worldcom

Tom Tritsch

314-909-5588

ttritsch@brooks.net

Test SPOC: Single Point of Contact for Testing

 

 

 

OHIO LNP IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP MEETINGS

 

 

Cincinnati LNP Service Provider Test Matrix and Schedule

Cincinnati SP to SP Test matrix:

 

Sprint

Little Miami

CBT

Alltel

GTE

Ameritech

AT&T

           

MCI

   

x

     

Nextlink

           

Time Warner

x

 

x

     

Brooks Fiber

           

ICG

           

 

 

 

 

 

Test Schedule for CNCN MSA

January 15, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Test NPA/NXX’s for LERG

Present – Perform Internal (Intra-Company) Testing including NPAP/NPAC tests.

March 6, 1998 – Internal (Intra-Company) Testing Complete

March 16, 1998 – Issue test LSRs

March 17, 1998 – FOCs complete

March 20, 1998 – LSR Due Date

March 23, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing begins

April 10, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing Completed

April 14,1998 – Issue Oders to Disconnect Ported Numbers to Original SP

April 17, 1998 – Disconnect to Original SP Orders Due

April 17, 1998 – Testing Ends

? – First Office in MSA Commercial Availability

March 31, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Selected Switches NPA/NXX’s for LERG

May 15, 1998 – FCC Mandate for Commercial Availability in MSA

Only CBT and MCI will issue LSRs to port on March 16. Time Warner will be ready to issue LSRs with CBT and Sprint on March 23 and begin call through testing on April 6.

 

OHIO LNP IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP MEETINGS

 

 

 

Cleveland LNP Service Provider Test Matrix and Schedule

 

Cleveland SP to SP Test matrix:

 

Sprint

Little Miami

CBT

Alltel

GTE

Ameritech

AT&T

           

MCI

           

Nextlink

         

x

Time Warner

           

Brooks Fiber

           

ICG

         

x

 

Test Schedule for CLEV MSA

January 31, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Test NPA/NXX’s for LERG

Present – Perform Internal (Intra-Company) Testing including NPAP/NPAC tests.

March 20, 1998 – Internal (Intra-Company) Testing Complete

March 23, 1998 – Issue test LSRs

March 24, 1998 – FOCs complete

March 27, 1998 – LSR Due Date

March 30, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing begins

April 17, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing Completed

April 20, 1998 – Issue Oders to Disconnect Ported Numbers to Original SP

April 23, 1998 – Disconnect to Original SP Orders Due

April 23, 1998 – Testing Ends

? – First Office in MSA Commercial Availability

March 31, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Selected Switches NPA/NXX’s for LERG

May 15, 1998 – FCC Mandate for Commercial Availability in MSA

 

 

 

 

OHIO LNP IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP MEETINGS

 

Columbus LNP Service Provider Test Matrix and Schedule

Columbus SP to SP Test matrix:

 

Sprint

Little Miami

CBT

Alltel

GTE

Ameritech

AT&T

           

MCI

           

Nextlink

         

x

Time Warner

       

x

Brooks Fiber

           

ICG

           

 

 

 

Test Schedule for the Columbus MSA:

January 31, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Test NPA/NXX’s for LERG

Present – Perform Internal (Intra-Company) Testing including NPAP/NPAC tests.

April 24, 1998 – Internal (Intra-Company) Testing Complete

April 27, 1998 – Issue test LSRs

April 28, 1998 – FOCs complete

May 1, 1998 – LSR Due Date

May 4, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing begins

May 22, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing Completed

May 26, 1998 – Issue Oders to Disconnect Ported Numbers to Original SP

May 28, 1998 – Disconnect to Original SP Orders Due

May 28, 1998 – Testing Ends

? – First Office in MSA Commercial Availability

March 31, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Selected Switches NPA/NXX’s for LERG

June 30, 1998 – FCC Mandate for Commercial Availability in MSA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OHIO LNP IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP MEETINGS

 

 

Toledo LNP Service Provider Test Matrix and Schedule

Toledo SP to SP Test matrix:

 

Sprint

Little Miami

CBT

Alltel

GTE

Ameritech

AT&T

           

MCI

           

Nextlink

           

Time Warner

           

Brooks Fiber

x

       

x

ICG

           

 

 

Test Schedule for the Toledo MSA :

August 24, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Test NPA/NXX’s for LERG

Present – Perform Internal (Intra-Company) Testing including NPAP/NPAC tests.

October 23, 1998 – Internal (Intra-Company) Testing Complete

October 26, 1998 – Issue test LSRs

October 27, 1998 – FOCs complete

October 30, 1998 – LSR Due Date

November 2, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing begins

November 20, 1998 – SP Inter-Company Testing Completed

November 24, 1998 – Issue Oders to Disconnect Ported Numbers to Original SP

December 2, 1998 – Disconnect to Original SP Orders Due

December 32, 1998 – Testing Ends

? – First Office in MSA Commercial Availability

September 30, 1998 – Deadline to Submit Selected Switches NPA/NXX’s for LERG

December 31, 1998 – FCC Mandate for Commercial Availability in MSA