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Potential for T1S1 Review of ANSI Point Code Assignments
Fred Gaechter
IFAST Chairman
+1 732 699 5500
An SAIC Company
Network Interconnection – 2
Chronology of Issue at IFAST
Iusacell previously introduced the issue– IFAST supported an ANSI solution– Agreed, in concept, to a US entity offering a contribution to
T1S1– No US entity willing to introduce issue to T1S1
Recent conference call w/ Carlos Zamora and Telefonica de Espana
My dual role: IFAST Chairman and US SS7 Point Code Administrator– No unilateral solution as Administrator– Agreed to pursue as IFAST Chairman
Network Interconnection – 3
Discussion with T1S1.3 Chairman
T1S1.3 responsible for oversight of ANSI Point Codes Current T1S1.3 Chairman (Telcordia) not familiar with
the issue Concerns:
– ITU “portability” paranoia– Potential exhaust of finite resource with undetermined demand– Who will be assigned how many resources?– Reality of reclamation?
Friendly, cooperative, non-committal discussion Strong commitment to address the issue T1S1.3 is contribution driven
– T1S1 member entity contribution– Non-T1S1 member entity contribution
Network Interconnection – 4
Potential Work Plan
Determine level of IFAST support If supported, determine what entity will
contribute to T1S1.3– Member entity– Non-member entity– IFAST
Develop contribution and identify presenter(s) Present contribution and answer
questions/concerns If positive response, assist T1S1.3 in revision of
Point Code Assignment Guidelines
