KEY ISSUES

Jurisdictional Information Parameter (JIP)

• Discussed the need to support JIP to identify the originating switch for certain types of billing

Wireless Inter-Carrier Communications

• The CTIA Number Advisory Group approved the Wireless Inter-carrier Communications Report for distribution

Inter-carrier Test Plan

• Updated status of the Inter-carrier Test Plan
• Jim Grasser was re-assigned and will no longer function as co chair

JIP

• Inter-exchange carriers need the JIP to be able to differentiate between carriers when long distance is billed separately from local service. The JIP identifies the originating switch for recording and billing of the end user or the carrier if the carrier is reselling.
• The WNPSC will develop a liaison letter to wireless standard groups T1S1.6, TR45.2 and T1P1.5 indicating the wireless requirement for JIP in an LNP environment.

Inter-carrier Communications

• CTIA is sponsoring an industry wide Forum on Feb 24 and 25 in Kansas City.
• The Forum will serve to address comments about the report and gain endorsement for uniform implementation of the recommendation. The Forum is targeting Business Design and IT personnel familiar with the Wireless Number Portability mandates and associated deadlines.

Inter-carrier Test Plan

• The Test Plan SWG conference calls are on February 3^rd and 21^st. The next face-to-face meeting is February 29^th – March 1^st to complete the test scripts.
• Request that the LNPAWG review and comment on the draft test plan template
• Ask for nominations to replace the co chair

Wireless Number Portability Report to NANC

• Section assignments should be completed and submitted to Anne Cummins, report editor, by February 21, 2000 for review at the March meeting