USTelecom Backs LNPA Transition Timeline, Concerned About Contingency Rollback Impasse
USTelecom said the local number portability administrator transition should "occur on time through an efficient and effective process." As a scheduled April 8 regional LNPA cutover from Neustar to iconectiv nears, USTelecom said it's concerned about a breakdown in discussions…
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over a contingency rollback plan to the incumbent if the new systems fail (see 1802200051). The impasse happened "despite the availability of a well-thought contingency roll back plan initially developed" by North American Portability Management's transition oversight manager (TOM) and iconectiv, "with participation and input provided by Neustar, and ultimately accepted by the NAPM," said a USTelecom filing posted Tuesday in docket 09-109 on calls with aides to Commissioners Mike O'Rielly and Brendan Carr. It's "critical that the contingency rollback plan be agreed upon by all parties to the transition as soon as possible so that the transition can continue without delay," added USTelecom.