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Toll Free Assignment Modernization Report & Order

This report and order by the North American Numbering Council discusses the modernization of the toll-free assignment process, including the introduction of competitive bidding and other rule revisions.

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Toll Free Assignment Modernization Report & Order

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  1. North American Numbering Council Summary: Toll Free Assignment Modernization Report & Order (R&O)WC Docket No. 17-192CC Docket No. 95-155 Matthew Collins Attorney Advisor Wireline Competition Bureau Competition Policy Division December 4, 2018

  2. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – Background • First-come, first served rule • 833 Code Opening • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking • Comments and replies • NANC Report • Report and Order • Forthcoming Public Notices 2

  3. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OThe Toll Free Assignment Rule • Prior rule • Tollfree numbers shall be made available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise directed by the Commission. • Revised rule • Tollfree telephone numbers must be made available to Responsible Organizations and subscribers on an equitable basis. The Commission will assign toll free numbers by competitive bidding, on a first-come, first-served basis, by an alternative assignment methodology, or by a combination of the foregoing options. • Section 251(e)(1) test 3

  4. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OThe 833 Auction: Introduction • Auction as experiment • Auction framework • Public Notices will establish full auction procedures • Design • Single round, sealed-bid Vickrey auction • Auction eligibility • Any party interested in a number may bid directly or through a RespOrg • Application process • Disclosures and certifications • Procedures • Prohibition on certain communications • Upfront payments and default payments 4

  5. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OThe 833 Auction: Auctioneer and Proceeds • Somos will serve as auctioneer • Duties • Auction infrastructure • Bidder outreach • Application review • Working with bidders • Commission oversight • Auction proceeds • Offset cost of numbering administration 5

  6. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OThe 833 Auction: Public Interest and Trademarks • Numbers may be set aside from auction for use for public purposes • Government and non-profit (501(c)(3)) entities eligible • Process • File petition • Seek comment • Bureau will apply standard of Commission precedent • Lottery if multiple entities meet standard • No special treatment for trademark-holders 6

  7. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OSecondary Market • Exception to brokering, hoarding, and warehousing rules • Rules do not apply to numbers acquired in an auction • Goals • Promote efficient allocation of numbers • Promote efficient operation of auction 7

  8. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&OOther Rule Revisions • NANC Working Group Report • Revising other toll free numbering rules • Modernizing • 51.101(a) – replace NASC with TFNA • 52.103(a)(10) – new “Transitional Status” • 52.103(f) – replace DSMI with TFNA • 52.109(c) – typo correction • Making consistent • 52.101(e) – update “Toll Free Subscriber” definition • 52.103(d) – allow numbers to go from Disconnect Status to Unavailable or Spare Status 8

  9. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – Next Steps • Public Notices • Auction Comment Public Notice • Auction Procedures Public Notice • Applications • Application period • Application review • Qualified bidder notification • Auction • Bidding • Winning bidder Public Notice • Activate numbers in toll free database

  10. Toll Free Assignment Modernization – R&O Questions / Contacts: Heather Hendrickson Assistant Division Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Competition Policy Division (202) 418-7295 Heather.Hendrickson@fcc.gov Matthew Collins Attorney Advisor Wireline Competition Bureau Competition Policy Division (202) 418-7141 Matthew.Collins@fcc.gov 10

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