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IFAST-13/00.03.02-004R1 WELCOME TO IFAST13 MEETING MARCH 2, 2000

IFAST-13/00.03.02-004R1 WELCOME TO IFAST13 MEETING MARCH 2, 2000. Session Introduction. Session Objective Determine IFAST Scope, Organization, and Work Method Determine Issues to be Studied/Resolved by IFAST Determine Permanent Funding Method for IFAST

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IFAST-13/00.03.02-004R1 WELCOME TO IFAST13 MEETING MARCH 2, 2000

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  1. IFAST-13/00.03.02-004R1WELCOMETOIFAST13 MEETINGMARCH 2, 2000

  2. Session Introduction • Session Objective • Determine IFAST Scope, Organization, and Work Method • Determine Issues to be Studied/Resolved by IFAST • Determine Permanent Funding Method for IFAST • IFAST Functional and Organizational Evolution • Initially formed to resolve Number Ambiguity issue • Developed IRMs • IFAST work dominated by IRM application resolution • Transferred IFAST Administration to Management Team • Expanded scope of study to all International Roaming Issues • Limited membership participation in Issue Resolution • Transition of Secretariat function • Last opportunity to revitalize IFAST

  3. Meeting Objectives • Landmark Meeting • Secretariat Transition from CTIA to TIA • Future of IFAST Determination • Is there a role for IFAST? If YES, what is its Scope? • How should it be organized? • What should be its Work Methods? • What Issues should it study and resolve? • How should it be funded in a stable manner? • Update of IFAST and related activities

  4. Future of IFASTIFAST13 MeetingMarch 2, 2000 - New Orleans Presentation by: Fred Gaechter Chairman, IFAST +1 732 699 5500 fredgaechter@monmouth.com

  5. IFAST Scope, Organization, and Work Method Scope Facilitate the identification and resolution of issues to enable the international interoperability of systems using the ANSI-41 family of standards resulting in the steady migration toward seamless service.

  6. IFAST Scope, Organization, and Work Method Organization • No formal sponsorship • Open and voluntary forum • Participation: wireless service providers, equipment vendors, and associations that provide services or systems, implementing the ANSI-41 family of standards. • No formal membership or membership requirements • Management Team: Chairperson, Co-conveners, Secretariat, IRM Administrator - no formal election process (also Issue Managers)

  7. IFAST Scope, Organization, and Work Method Work Method • Full Forum with Working Groups • Work is contribution-driven • Three full Forum meetings per year with Working Groups by correspondence • Resolution is by consensus, as declared by the Chairperson • Three categories of issue resolution Output • Technical Recommendation • Technical Advisory • Resolution • No authority to direct Recommendation, Advisory, or Resolution implementation or adherence - implemented voluntarily by wireless industry • Formal IRM administration process

  8. IFAST Issues for Study and Resolution • Issues identified for Study and Resolution • IRM Administration and Management and Conflict Resolution -- IRM Administrator • SID Range Administration and Conflict Resolution -- IRM Administrator • International TLDN, Bernardo • IMSI Implementation, Lloyd • Backward Compatibility, e.g., IMSI-related, (PN-4197, IS-807) interoperability, Lloyd • MIN-based IMSI versus True IMSI, IMSI migration, Lloyd • Uniform Dialing Plan, general, Fred • Emergency Number Dialing, e.g., 911 vs 190 by roamer, survey required • Support of Supplementary Services, Ken • WIN-based services, Ken

  9. IFAST Issues for Study and Resolution • Issues identified for Study and Resolution • Fraud when Roaming Internationally, Allen • Billing related to International Roaming, Jamie • SS7 Routing Data, Ken • use of ANSI point codes, internationally • SMS, Ken • ANSI to ITU SS7 Gateway Issues, Ken • Operational Issues, e.g, Gateways, Ken • Optimal Routing, David • Centralized informational repository, templates for data, Fred • Future Feature Code Standardization, Fred • ANI compatibility, Bernardo • Roaming Agreement Modeling, Oscar • Inter-standard Roaming, Windy Zou

  10. IFAST Funding • Current Funding: NONE • Funding To Date • Cost Recovery for meetings • Voluntary Annual Contributions - dried-up • Ongoing Stable Funding Requirements • Secretariat Functions and Expenses • Active Chairperson • Active Co-Convenors • IRM/SID Administrative System and Function • Informational and Active Web Site • Logistical Support for Meetings

  11. IFAST Funding • Alternatives • Membership Fees • Meeting Attendance Fees • Member Contributions • IRM Application Fees • IRM Annual Fees • Recommendation • Long-Term Method: Membership Fees • Short-Term Method: Multiple • Meeting Attendance Fees • IRM Applications Fees • IRM Annual Fees

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