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ATIS INFO-SYNC Web Conference Series #4


Program Title: Wireless Number Portability Capacity Issues and Solutions
   

Schedule:

October 31, 2001, 12:00 Noon - 4PM EST

   
Speaker:

Jim Grasser, Cingular
Pat Forster, Wireless Bureau, FCC
Jon Peterson, NeuStar
Jim Neises, Chair, Internetwork Interoperability Test Coordination (IITC) Committee

Cost: No charge for members of the media
$100 per person
   
Registration: Contact Bill Breslin, ATIS, 202/662-8667 or wbreslin@atis.org


Program Content:

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and wireless
subject matter experts will discuss the impact and implementation issues surrounding Wireless Number Portability (WNP) and Number Pooling (NP). WNP and NP are mandated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take effect on November 24, 2002.

The Web Conference will assist in determining where possible risks exist to the PSTN with the implementation of WNP and NP, which is expected to significantly increase service load on the PSTN.

 
About INFO-SYNC: The ATIS INFO-SYNC Web Conference Series utilizes interactive Web-based technology and conference calling for delivery of important industry presentations in real-time to a home or office. INFO-SYNC participants are able to view presentation handouts on their laptop or PC while listening to and participating in INFO-SYNC presentations with other attendees via conference call. The ATIS-INFO-SYNC series saves time, travel and money while providing breaking news on the hottest technical and operational issues facing the telecommunications industry. To register contact Bill Breslin at 202/662-8667 or wbreslin@atis.org

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The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) is a member company organization that is the leader for standards and operating procedures for the telecommunications industry. Nearly 3,000 experts from more than 500 telecommunications companies participate in ATIS committees, whose work focus includes network interconnection standards, number portability, improved data transmission, wireless communications, Internet telephony, toll-free access, and order and billing issues. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequently refers operations issues to ATIS committees for recommended solutions. Members of ATIS and committee participants include, but are not limited to, telecommunications service providers, manufacturers, software developers, resellers, enhanced service providers, and providers of operations support. For more information, visit the ATIS web site www.atis.org.

 

 

 

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