Number Portability
Number portability solutions for GSM, CDMA, fixed networks, cable as well as intra-carrier number retention.
Overview
The implementation of number portability (NP) is a regulatory-driven mandate that Tekelec can help operators meet. NP allows subscribers to retain the same dialed number (DN) when switching from one service provider to another, switching between service types or categories, or moving from one geographic region to another. The most common implementations of number portability address service provider and service type portability.
Number portability impacts nearly all services in an operator’s network. On the technical side, number portability introduces challenges in correct routing of voice calls, messaging services, and correct billing, particularly related to prepaid services. More importantly, the increase in number portability awareness has elevated expectations by consumers.
Product Description
Tekelec is the market leader in number portability innovation, deploying the first integrated NP solution in 1997. Since then, Tekelec has deployed NP solutions with more than 94 operators in 32 countries and has a broad portfolio covering global solutions for GSM, CDMA, fixed networks, cable as well as intra-carrier number retention. Tekelec simplifies number portability by integrating advanced database management and signaling functions onto a single platform, providing superior throughput and avoiding link congestion and bottlenecks in the network. Tekelec also solves the NP problem for voice, short message service (SMS), multimedia message service (MMS) and prepaid calls with triggered and triggerless solutions that benefit operators and subscribers on a variety of networks.
Benefits
Tekelec is the recognized leader in integrated, high-performance, NP solutions, offering: