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ATIS-0300008

Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability (NGIIF) Reference Document

Issue 12.0 ATIS is the leading technical planning and standards development organization committed to the rapid development of global, market-driven standards for the information, entertainment and communications industry. More than 250 companies actively formulate standards in ATIS’ 20 Committees, covering issues including: IPTV, Service Oriented Networks, Home Networking, Energy Efficiency, IP-Based and Wireless Technologies, Quality of Service, Billing and Operational Support. In addition, numerous Incubators, Focus and Exploratory Groups address emerging industry priorities including “Green”, IP Downloadable Security, Next Generation Carrier Interconnect, IPv6 and Convergence. Notice This document was developed by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions’ (ATIS) sponsored Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability Forum (NGIIF). The NGIIF addresses next-generation network interconnection and interoperability issues associated with emerging technologies. Specifically, it develops operational procedures which involve the network aspects of architecture, disaster preparedness, installation, maintenance, management, reliability, routing, security, and testing between network operators. In addition, the NGIIF addresses issues which impact the interconnection of existing and next generation networks and facilitate the transition to emerging technologies. All changes to this document shall be made through the NGIIF issue resolution process. Note Regarding Previous Versions The NIIF Reference Document was formerly known as the Network Operations Forum (NOF) Reference Document. The NOF Reference Document was published and maintained by Bellcore. The last version of the NOF Reference Document is Issue 13. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The information provided in this document is directed solely to professionals who have the appropriate degree of experience to understand and interpret its contents in accordance with generally accepted engineering or other professional standards and applicable regulations. No recommendation as to products or vendors is made or should be implied. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE THAT THE INFORMATION IS TECHNICALLY ACCURATE OR SUFFICIENT OR CONFORMS TO ANY STATUTE, GOVERNMENTAL RULE OR REGULATION, AND FURTHER NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ATIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, BEYOND THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUM RECEIVED IN PAYMENT BY ATIS FOR THIS DOCUMENT, WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ATIS BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ATIS EXPRESSLY ADVISES THAT ANY AND ALL USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS AT THE RISK OF THE USER. ATIS-0300008, Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability (NGIIF) Reference Document, Formerly NIIF 5001

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TITLE OF EACH PART PART # FILE NAME Table of Contents (this document) -- -- Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Special Access I atis0300009.doc Services, WATS Access Lines and Switched Access Services Feature Group A Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Switched Access II atis0300010.doc Services Feature (Groups B, C, and D) Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities SS7 Link and III atis0300011.doc Trunk Installation and Maintenance Access Service Part III Attachments

A - MTP Compatibility Tests atis0300012.doc B - ISUP Compatibility Tests atis0300013.doc C - SCCP Compatibility Tests atis0300014.doc D - Test Severity Analysis Criteria atis0300015.doc E - SS7 Network Gateway Screening atis0300016.doc F - SS7 ISUP Tests For ISDN Network Interconnection atis0300017.doc G - Link Diversity Validation Guidelines atis0300018.doc H - Cause Codes, Tones and Announcements atis0300019.doc I - Network Security Base Guideline atis0300020.doc J - SS7 Software Validation atis0300021.doc K - Dual STP Failure Prevention Procedures atis0300022.doc

Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities X.75 Gateway IV atis0300023.doc Services Test Line Guidelines V atis0300024.doc Part V Attachment A – Test Line Directory Dictionary atis0300025.doc Network Management Guidelines VI atis0300026.doc Part VI Attachment A - Emergency SS7 Restoration atis0300027.doc Operations Planning Considerations

Information Sharing VII atis0300028.doc Cable LOCATE Guidelines VIII atis0300029.doc Installation, Testing, and Maintenance Responsibilities For IX atis0300030.doc Facilities Part IX Attachment A - SONET Facilities atis0300031.doc

Interconnection Between LECs Operations Handbook Local X atis0300032.doc Interconnection Service Arrangement

Part X Attachment A - Security Guidelines atis0300033.doc Local Number Portability Interconnection Testing Document XI atis0300034.doc Toll Free Industry Test Plan XII atis0300035.doc Terms and Definitions XIII atis0300036.doc

2 Version: 12.0 Location of Sections of Revision Reason for Revisions Date of Final Revisions Closure ATIS-0300010, Next Section 7, New text added from the resolution 11/08/11 Generation Telecommunications of Issue #030. Interconnection Service Priority (TSP) Interoperability Guidelines) F, TSP (NGIIF) Reference Maintenance, sub- Document, Part II, subsection, Example Installation and 1, G, Competition for Maintenance Resources between Responsibilities Provisioning and Switched Access Restoration Priorities Services, Feature Group B, C, and D ATIS-0300011, Section 5, Trunk New text in the resolution statement 11/07/11 Network Responsibilities, of Issue #008 was added to the end Interconnection Subsection B, of the New Parameter section of Interoperability (NIIF) Conversion of Multi- ATIS-0300011 Reference Document, frequency trunks to Part III, Installation SS7, in the New and Maintenance Parameters sub- Responsibilities for subsection SS7 Links and Trunks ATIS-0300024, Next N/A Closure of Issue #024 resulted in 02/09/11 Generation the text change of LERG Assignee Interconnection now being Code Holder. Interoperability (NGIIF) Reference Document, Part V, Test Line Guidelines ATIS-0300010, Next N/A Closure of Issue #024 resulted in 02/09/11 Generation the text change of LERG Assignee Interconnection now being Code Holder. Interoperability (NGIIF) Reference Document, Part II, Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Switched Access Services, Feature Group B, C, and D ATIS-0300031, NIIF Various Closure of Issue #006 resulted in Closed 2/5/10, Reference Document, revisions and additions made Updates made Part IX, Installation, throughout the ATIS 0300031 12/27/11 Testing and document. The revised work is too Maintenance large to list in this table. The Responsibilities of changes made are available for Facilities, Attachment review in the A, SONET Facilities 262strawman011210ATIS0300031 contribution.

3 ATIS-0300030, NIIF Paragraph titled Closure of Issue #023 resulted in Closed 12/8/10, Reference Document, Maintenance of DS1 – the addition of a paragraph Updates made Part IX, Installation, Service regarding Abbreviated Acceptance 12/27/11 Testing and Testing for DS-1s. In addition, a Maintenance new “Note 4” was added to the AMI Responsibilities of and B8ZS MATRIX in the same Facilities section.