The Number Portability Company (NPC) outlines the process for ECNS licensees to register and gain accreditation for Geographic Number Porting (GNP). This guide details the steps involved.
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Stage in the process |
Notes |
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Provide company documentation to the NPC |
Registered company name. Company registration and VAT numbers. Full Physical and postal addresses. |
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Provide the NPC with a copy of your number ranges (both geographic and non-geographic) and routing code (DXXX) authorities |
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Sign the standard Non-Disclosure Agreement |
Standard Agreement received from the NPC. |
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Confirm the type of connectivity your company will be utilising: SOAP, WebGUI or SFTP connection |
Full SOAP is a fully automated online porting system. WebGUI is a partial semi-automated service. SFTP connection allows for daily |
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Return the completed Geographic Number Portability Connection Agreement that you will enter into with the NPC |
Standard Agreement received from the NPC. |
| 5 | Receive the relevant technical documentation from the NPC |
Training Manual Systems Administrator Guide Participant User Guide Number Porting Process Flow Interface Specification NPC FTP Connection Guide |
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Complete an internal “self test” |
This is an internal porting test with a dummy operator to show the company’s ability to handle the porting process. |
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Complete an inter-operator test |
An external porting test with Telkom SA. Both Telkom and your company must confirm they are satisfied with the |
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Porting goes live |
At this stage the monthly subscription |
For full details, visit the Number Portability Company website