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| Name | State | Submitter | Group | Date | Actions |
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ATIS-0100043, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-007: Wireless OutagesSummarizes the findings and recommendations of the NRSC's Wireless Outage Study Subteam, which was formed to investigate if the wireless outages reported by the industry were increasing at a statistically significant rate from May 2005 through May 2009. 
ATIS-0100043, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-007: Wireless Outages
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2009-11-01 | |
ATIS-0100042, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-008: E-911 OutagesSummarizes the findings and recommendations of the NRSC's E-911 Outage Study Subteam, which was formed to investigate the statistically significant increasing number of E-911 outages.
ATIS-0100042, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-008: E-911 Outages
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2009-11-01 | |
ATIS-0100044, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-006: Wireline OutagesSummarized the findings and recommendations of the NRSC's Wireline Outage Study Subteam, which was formed to investigate the statistically significant increasing number of wireline outages being filed by the industry.
ATIS-0100044, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-006: Wireline Outages
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2009-10-01 | |
ATIS-0100045, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-2: DS3 OutagesSummarizes the findings and recommendations of the NRSC's DS3 Outage Study Subteam, which was formed towards decreasing the number of DS3 outage reports submitted to the FCC's Network Outage Reporting System (NORS).
ATIS-0100045, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-2: DS3 Outages
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2009-03-01 | |
ATIS-0100046, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-1: Hardware SparingSummarizes the findings of the NRSC's Hardware Sparing Subteam, which was formed to investigate industry-wide events that were believed to be related to the management of spare hardware.
ATIS-0100046, NRSC Bulletin No. 2009-1: Hardware Sparing
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2009-01-01 | |
ATIS-0300076(2008-12), Numbering and Dialing Plan Within the United StatesThis technical document seeks to document the format and values of telephone numbers in the United States portion of the NANP, thereby coining a “United States Numbering Plan” and a “United States Dialing Plan.” It further defines the other telecommunications industry uses of numbers and describes these uses in the United States. The NANP exists...
ATIS-0300076(2008-12), Numbering and Dialing Plan Within the United States
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2008-12-01 | |
ATIS-0100023, Network Reliability Steering Committee 2006-2007 Biennial ReportThis Biennial Report reviews observed network reliability trends and associated industry actions regarding the nation’s communications networks for the years of 2006-2007.
ATIS-0100023, Network Reliability Steering Committee 2006-2007 Biennial Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2008-08-01 | |
ATIS-0100047, NRSC Bulletin No. 2008-1: Digital Cross-Connect SystemsSummarizes the findings of the NRSC's Digital Cross-Connect System (DCS) Subteam, which was formed to investigate a FCC report which asserted that DCS outages were outside of control parameters.
ATIS-0100047, NRSC Bulletin No. 2008-1: Digital Cross-Connect Systems
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2008-07-01 | |
ATIS-0300093(2007-12), Numbering For Internet-Based Relay Services ReportA North American Numbering Council (NANC) Action Item to the Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC) regarding Video Relay Service (VRS) numbering has led to the production of this report. To meet the understood goals, the INC proposes that VRS Users be assigned geographic North American...
ATIS-0300093(2007-12), Numbering For Internet-Based Relay Services Report
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2007-12-01 | |
ATIS-0100048, NRSC Bulletin No. 2007-1: E-911Contains the findings of the NRSC in their analysis of Major E911 outages (affecting 300,000 users for 60 minutes or more) for the time period January 2005 through July 2006. This report also presents suggested best practices towards reducing these outages.
ATIS-0100048, NRSC Bulletin No. 2007-1: E-911
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2007-01-01 | |
ATIS-0100049, NRSC Bulletin No. 2006-2: FCC Outage ReportingThis bulletin contains FCC outage reporting recommendations to service providers.
ATIS-0100049, NRSC Bulletin No. 2006-2: FCC Outage Reporting
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2006-11-01 | |
NRSC-107, NRSC Special Study: Report on Major E911 OutagesThe NRSC's public report on Major E-911 network outages and recommendations towards decreasing them.
NRSC-107, NRSC Special Study: Report on Major E911 Outages
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2006-10-01 | |
ATIS-0100050, NRSC Bulletin No. 2006-1: DS3 SimplexSummarizes the findings of the NRSC's DS3 Simplex Subteam, which was formed to investigate a FCC report which asserted that DS3 Simplex outages were outside of control parameters.
ATIS-0100050, NRSC Bulletin No. 2006-1: DS3 Simplex
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2006-02-01 | |
NRSC-108, NRSC Special Study: Report on DS3 Simplex EventsThe NRSC's public report on DS3 Simplex-related network outages.
NRSC-108, NRSC Special Study: Report on DS3 Simplex Events
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2005-12-01 | |
ATIS-0100056, 2004 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the wireline telecommunications networks for the year 2004, as determined by statistical analysis of major outages reported by service providers to the FCC. This analysis is intended to advise the various stakeholders of the telecommunications industry on the network reliability results that were...
ATIS-0100056, 2004 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2005-10-01 | |
NRSC-2004-00006R000.zip4Q2004 NRSC Public Meeting Documents 
NRSC-2004-00006R000.zip
| Administrative | Goodman, Rebecca | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2005-03-09 | |
NRSC-109, NRSC Special Study: Repot on Synchronization Outages for 2Q2004The NRSC's public report on synchronization outages for the second quarter of 2004.
NRSC-109, NRSC Special Study: Repot on Synchronization Outages for 2Q2004
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2004-11-01 | |
ATIS-0100057, 2003 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the nation’s wireline communications networks for the year 2003, as well as trends observed over the past eleven years of outage reporting to the FCC.
ATIS-0100057, 2003 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2004-09-01 | |
ATIS-0100051, NRSC Bulletin No. 2004-1: 2003 Northeast BlackoutNRSC Bulletin No. 2004-1: 2003 Northeast Blackout.
ATIS-0100051, NRSC Bulletin No. 2004-1: 2003 Northeast Blackout
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2004-05-01 | |
NRSC-110, Northeast Blackout Power Outages Study Group ReportThe public presentation of the NRSC's findings regarding the widespread blackout power outages that occurred in the northeastern United States during 2004.
NRSC-110, Northeast Blackout Power Outages Study Group Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2004-03-01 | |
ATIS-0300073(2003-01), Report on NANP D Digit ReleaseAn underlying assumption in INC’s work on the expansion of the NANP has been the release of the D digit coincident with NANP expansion. This is necessary to effect a transition in which both the existing and the expanded numbers can be dialed by using the historic D digit as a trigger. Release of the D digit would permit any digit value from 0-9...
ATIS-0300073(2003-01), Report on NANP D Digit Release
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2003-01-01 | |
ATIS-0100058, 2002 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the wireline telecommunications networks for the year 2002, as well as trends observed over the last ten years of outage reporting to the FCC. It was a year of challenge as the Telecommunications Industry addressed dimensions of reliability that were brought to the forefront following the September 11,...
ATIS-0100058, 2002 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2003-01-01 | |
NRSC-111, Power Outages Study Group: Executive SummaryAn executive summary of the findings of the NRSC's Power Outage Study Group.
NRSC-111, Power Outages Study Group: Executive Summary
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2002-08-01 | |
ATIS-0300072(2002-08), North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Expansion Reference DocumentThe NANP Expansion Reference Document provides reference information on the procedures and criteria used to support the selection of an expanded NANP to meet the long-term needs of the telecommunications community for the geographic area served by the NANP. It includes all options that were considered by INC and the rationale for excluding those...
ATIS-0300072(2002-08), North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Expansion Reference Document
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2002-08-01 | |
NRSC-112, Timing Outages Task Group: Executive SummaryAn executive summary of the findings of the NRSC's Timing Outages Task Group.
NRSC-112, Timing Outages Task Group: Executive Summary
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2002-03-01 | |
ATIS-0100059, 2001 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the wireline telecommunications networks for the year 2001, as well as trends observed over the last nine years of outage reporting to the FCC. The past year was an extraordinary one, marked by dramatic events that have highlighted the criticality of the nation’s communications infrastructure....
ATIS-0100059, 2001 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2002-01-01 | |
ATIS-0300071(2001-12), Recommended Plan for Expanding the Capacity of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP)The Recommended NANP Expansion Plan report defines the changes in the format and numeric structure of the NANP being recommended by INC. It also identifies the transition strategies, trigger points and dependencies required to ensure the smooth and timely evolution of the NANP. This plan is intended to be a living document to be kept current by...
ATIS-0300071(2001-12), Recommended Plan for Expanding the Capacity of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP)
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2001-12-01 | |
ATIS-0300069(2001-01), Report on Unassigned Number Porting (UNP)This report defines, describes, and provides an evaluation of the concept of Unassigned Number Porting (UNP) by the industry in response to FCC 00-104, paragraph 231 and resolves INC Issues 177 and 222.
ATIS-0300069(2001-01), Report on Unassigned Number Porting (UNP)
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 2001-01-01 | |
ATIS-0100060, 2000 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the wireline telecommunications networks for the year 2000, as well as trends observed over the last eight years of outage reporting to the FCC. It was a dynamic year in the industry and in the NRSC as well. However, our commitment to the reliability of service to the American public was sustained.
ATIS-0100060, 2000 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2001-01-01 | |
NRSC-106, Model State One Call BillWhile it is impossible to apply one counter measure that will prevent procedural errors, we have found that some standardization in the design of the environment reduces the possibility of failure. The concept of human-centric design for telecommunications products and documentation has potential for reducing the impact and/or frequency of...
NRSC-106, Model State One Call Bill
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 2000-12-01 | |
ATIS-0300067(1999-12), Interim North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Expansion ReportThis INC Interim NANP Expansion Report documents the status, as of year end 1999, of the North American industry's efforts to establish a NANP expansion plan. In this report the INC has identified five options for further analysis and evaluation. These five options are described in detail in this report. The INC's objective is to select a single...
ATIS-0300067(1999-12), Interim North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Expansion Report
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1999-12-01 | |
ATIS-0100061, 1999 NRSC Annual ReportThis Annual Report reviews the health of the wireline telecommunications networks for the year ending June 30, 1999, as well as trends observed over the past 7 years of FCC - ordered outage reporting. These seven years have seen dramatic changes in the structure of the telecommunications industry. This report highlights two areas that have...
ATIS-0100061, 1999 NRSC Annual Report
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 1999-12-01 | |
ATIS-0300053(1999-08), Report on PCS N00 PortabilityThe purpose of this INC report is to document the steps required for a potential implementation plan and guidelines for enabling the portability of the PCS N00 numbers among service providers.
ATIS-0300053(1999-08), Report on PCS N00 Portability
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1999-08-01 | |
NRSC-105, Procedural Outage Reduction: Addressing the Human PartWhile it is impossible to apply one counter measure that will prevent procedural errors, we have found that some standardization in the design of the environment reduces the possibility of failure. The concept of human-centric design for telecommunications products and documentation has potential for reducing the impact and/or frequency of...
NRSC-105, Procedural Outage Reduction: Addressing the Human Part
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 1999-05-01 | |
ATIS-0300064(1998-09), Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Information Digit CodesThis document provides a table which lists and defines ANI Information Digit Codes which are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) at the request of the Industry Numbering Committee (INC).
ATIS-0300064(1998-09), Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Information Digit Codes
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1998-09-01 | |
ATIS-0300062(1998-07), 500/900 Report on LEC PortabilityThis report is in response to the Federal Communications Commission's first report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking, in the matter of telephone number portability. The document addresses the issue of the technical feasibility of modifying the existing toll free database to make only those 500 and 900 numbers that are assigned...
ATIS-0300062(1998-07), 500/900 Report on LEC Portability
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1998-07-01 | |
ATIS-0300059(1998-07), Uniform Dialing PlanThe purpose of this document is to evaluate potential uniform dialing plans for the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) serving area and make appropriate recommendations. The document includes a brief history of dialing in the NANP area, provides comparisons of identified dialing plan alternatives considering specific impact areas (e.g., end...
ATIS-0300059(1998-07), Uniform Dialing Plan
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1998-07-01 | |
ATIS-0300057(1998-07), Toll Free Resource Exhaust Relief Planning GuidelinesThis document is to be used for forecasting the months to exhaust of the current toll-free NPAs. The months to exhaust will, in turn, trigger an announcement to the industry of the relief NPA and the date it will be available. All references to number(s) or NPA(s) in this document are toll-free number(s) or NPA(s).
ATIS-0300057(1998-07), Toll Free Resource Exhaust Relief Planning Guidelines
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1998-07-01 | |
ATIS-0300063(1997-12), Initial Report to The North American Numbering Council (NANC) On Number PoolingThis report defines, describes, and analyzes the number administration and assignment process known as number pooling. The report identifies the attributes or parameters associated with pooling, discusses the principles, assumptions, and constraints under which pooling can potentially be provided, develops specific alternatives for the...
ATIS-0300063(1997-12), Initial Report to The North American Numbering Council (NANC) On Number Pooling
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1997-12-01 | |
NRSC-102, Fixing Facility Outages: Building the Tools to Make it HappenThe second report of the Facilities Solution Team of the Network Reliability Steering Committee, aimed at reducing the number and impact of facility outages. Includes a set of four guidelines which define minimum standards for all the parties with a role in cable damage prevention.
NRSC-102, Fixing Facility Outages: Building the Tools to Make it Happen
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 1997-11-01 | |
ATIS-0300056(1996-07), INC Report on Number PortabilityThis document specifies guidelines for the assignment of Numbering Plan Area (NPA) codes. NPA codes are the first three digits of the 10-digit North American Numbering Plan (NANP) format (the format is made up of 10 digits in the form of NXX-NXX-XXXX). NPA codes have traditionally been used to identify distinct exclusive geographic areas,...
ATIS-0300056(1996-07), INC Report on Number Portability
| Publications | Karditzas, Anna | INC - Industry Numbering Committee | 1996-07-01 | |
NRSC-101, Keeping the Network Alive and Well: Solving the Problem of Cable Dig-upsA report and recommendations on facilities reliability prepared by the Facilities Solution Team of the Network Reliability Steering Committee. Includes 24 recommendations to reduce the frequency and impact of facilities outages.
NRSC-101, Keeping the Network Alive and Well: Solving the Problem of Cable Dig-ups
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 1996-05-01 | |
NRSC-104, Network Reliability: The Path ForwardA compendium of technical papers prepared by the Network Reliability Council (NRC-2) of the Federal Communications Commission. These papers address: Network Reliability Performance; Increased Interconnection; Reliability Concerns Arising from Changing Technologies; Essential Communications During Emergencies; and, Telecommuting as a Backup in...
NRSC-104, Network Reliability: The Path Forward
| Publications | Bagwill, Katie | NRSC - Network Reliability Steering Committee | 1996-01-01 |