1. Pakistan MNP Database (G) Ltd*
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Pakistan MNP Database (G) Ltd
Utilization of MNP Database Solution *

2. Pakistan MNP Database (Guarantee) Limited
Introduction
Owned by the 5 Pakistani Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs)
Run under a Board comprising of Members from the 5 CMOs
Provides a platform for MNP related Problem Resolution
Has a small team of IT and MNP Operations Staff
Led by a CEO who reports to the Board
Manages the MNP Data Center since March 2007
Pre-Porting Validation Database
Number Portability Clearing House (NPC) Database

3. Pre-Porting Validation Solution (Developed In-House by PMD)*
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Pre-Porting Validation Solution (Developed In-House by PMD) *

4. Definitions Donor Operator:
An Operator providing service for a Subscriber's number before MNP.
Recipient Operator:
An Operator Providing service for a Subscriber's number after MNP.
Number Portability Clearinghouse (NPC):
The platform providing the centralized ordering, port provisioning and number administration information for ported numbers, hosted at PMD.
MNP Key Words Definitions

5. Definitions Number Portability Gateway (NPGw):
Mobile Operators’ Systems & Applications which communicate with the NPC during the Porting Process.
Number Portability Request (NPR):
An electronic request initiated by the Recipient Operator via the NPGw.
Minimum Subscription Period (MSP) :
The Subscriber shall not be allowed to port out his number for up to sixty (60) calendar days for newly activated numbers or numbers that are ported-in.
MNP Key Words Definations

6. Pre-Porting Validation Concept
To Ensure Active Consent of the Subscriber
Subscriber sends the text “MNP” to 667 Short-Code
Subscriber forwards 667 Reply to 763xx Short-Codes
76300
76321
76333
Ing
76345
76313

7. 667 Message Service – Information Flow
Subscriber 667 Data Sorted for Validation

8. Primary ID (CNIC) Mismatch
763xx Message Flow
Validation Criteria
667 Message > 20 days
MSP < 60 days)
Primary ID (CNIC) Mismatch
IMSI (SIM #) Mismatch
Name Mismatch
Ing

9. 667 & 763XX – HW Architecture PMD – DR Site PMD – Primary Site
CMPak
Warid
Ufone
UFone
Mobilink
Warid
CMPak
Telenor
Mobilink
Telenor
667/763xx
667/763xx
Web/SMS GW Servers
Web/SMS GW Server
Application
Servers
Application
Servers
PMD – DR Site
PMD – Primary Site
Oracle Real Time
Application Cluster
Oracle DB Server
SAN
SAN
GoldenGate

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Number Portability Clearing House (NPC) A Solution of Telcordia Technologies USA, doing business as iconectiv, a subsidiary of Ericsson. *

11. NPC explained The NPC comprises of a HW & SW platform having:
A Centralized Reference Database
Serving as the Repository for Ported Numbers
Interface Processes which provide
Centralized ordering
Port Provisioning
Number Administration Information for Ported Numbers
NPC- Introduction

12. NPC- Porting Cycle Messages*
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NPC- Porting Cycle Messages
Centralized Port Message exchange b/w Participants (NPGw)
SOAP Service or HTTPS
Two Processes of Porting Cycle
INITIATION
ACTIVATION
Porting Cycle in Pakistan completed in 4 business days
Contractual / Financial Obligations have been settled
Timers are associated for compliance *

13. Validation Application*
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Initiation Process
PMD NPC
Donor NPGw
Recipient NPGw
Receive NPR
Data
PMD 667/763xx
Validation Application
NPR DATA
1.NAME
2.ID # (CNIC)
3.SIM # (IMSI)
NPR Processing at NPC:
1.Checks Number Eligibility
2.Assigns Unique Port ID
3.Assigns NP Due Date
Hold Codes
H01A: Close of Business
H02A: System Outage
H03A: Settlement of Contractual Obligation.
H04A/B: Settlement of Financial Obligation.
Rejections Codes
R01A
R02A
R03A
R04A
R05A
R05B
R05C
R06A
R07A
R08A
R08B
R09A C R M E I P N T
NPR
Request for MNP
NPR
Data
NPR
NPR Ack
BVS INPUTS
1.Mobile Number
2.ID # (CNIC)
3.SIM # (IMSI)
4.Thumb Impression
NP Hold
NP Accept
NP Accept
NP Reject
Donor Response :
1.NP Accept
2.Reject
3.Hold
NP Accept
NP Reject
Proceed to Activation Process *

14. SIM Activation Process*
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SIM Activation Process
Recipient NPGw
PMD NPC
Donor NPGw
Other Operators/PTCL
NP Execute
NP Execute
Processing at NPC:
Execute Response Time.
T3= 20 Clock Hours
Donor Operator Deletes the Number from it’s Network
SIM Deactivate
NP Ready
Recipient Operator Defines the Number at it’s Network
SIM Activate
Processing at NPC:
Ready Response Time.
T4= 4 Clock Hours
NP Ready
NP RFS
Donor and Other Operators Define New Route IDs at their Networks.
NP RFS Broadcast
Processing at NPC:
NP RFS Broadcast
T5= 5 Clock Hours
NP Activated
Processing at NPC:
Broadcast Response Time.
T5= 5 Clock Hours
NP Activated Status *

15. NPC – Routing of Ported Numbers*
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NPC – Routing of Ported Numbers
NPC applies Location Routing Number (LRN) to Ported #s
LRN is used for Call Routing after Porting
LRN also called the D-Parameter, “DXXYY” is comprised of:
Operator ID= XX
Location ID= YY
 DXXYY= D[OperatorID][LocationID] *

16. NPC Technical Architecture*
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NPC Technical Architecture *

17. NPC – Technical Architecture*
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NPC – Technical Architecture
Systems
Web Servers (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site)
Application Servers (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site)
Database Servers (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site)
Load Balancers (2 Nos. 2 x Primary Site)
Network
Firewalls (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site)
Routers (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site)
Switches (3 Nos. 2 x Primary Site, 1 x DR-Site) *

18. NPC- N/W Architecture PMD – Primary Site PMD – DR Site P2P Fiber Link*
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NPC- N/W Architecture
PMD – Primary Site
Warid P2P Link
PMD – DR Site
Mobilink P2P Link
Ufone P2P Link
Mobilink P2P Link
CMPak P2P Link
Ufone, Warid, Telenor, CMPak Internet VPN
Telenor P2P Link
P2P Fiber Link *

19. NPC- HW Architecture PMD – DR Site PMD – Primary Site MNP-NPC MNP-NPC
Warid
CMPak
CMPak
UFone
UFone
Warid
Telenor
Telenor
Mobilink
Mobilink
MNP-NPC
MNP-NPC
Web Servers
Web Server
Application
Servers
Application
Server
PMD – DR Site
PMD – Primary Site
Oracle RAC
Oracle
SAN
SAN
DataGaurd

20. Supervisory Control of MNP Solutions & Operational Activities*
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Supervisory Control of MNP Solutions & Operational Activities *

21. Operations & Supervisory Control of PMD
Monitor & Follow-Up all issues with concerned Participants
Amongst all Stakeholders, including PTCL & NTC
In the light of the MNP Porting Process Guidelines
Generate & Provide Reports of MNP Operations (KPIs) to
CMOs
PTA
Escalate Issues to higher Echelons for Timely Resolution
Hold meetings of the CMOs to resolve the Issues

22. Types of MNP Related Issues
Pre Porting:
667/763xx Message Issues
Numbering Plan Updates
In Porting:
Delays in processing of Port Messages
Delays in Corporate Porting (Sharing of Pre NPR, Financial data and Processing of NPRs)
Post Porting:
Mobile Call Termination (MTC) Issues
Fraudulent Porting

23. Inter-Operator Dispute Resolution
Mobile Operators report disputes to PMD
PMD Facilitates dispute resolution amongst CMOs in the light of:
MNP Regulations 2005
MNP Porting Process Guidelines
MNP Code of Practices
PMD Escalates disputes to higher echelons of the CMOs
If Dispute is not Resolved in prescribed Time
Multi-dimensional disputes are discussed at various Forums
Technical Committee  Executive Committee Board of Directors
Disputes may be escalated to PTA if not resolved amongst CMOs

24. MNP Reporting by PMD Reports Generated Monthly for CMOs & PTA
Rejections KPI (15% per Month)
Timer Violations KPI (5% per Month)
MTC Issues
Monthly Porting Report for Inter-Operator Settlement
Ported Numbers’ Data sent to PTA on Monthly
MNP Annual Report for PTA
Any other Statistical Reports On-Demand

25. Forums available at PMD
All Operational and Technical Matters are discussed at various Forums at PMD that have representation from all CMOs
PMD Board
Executive Committee
Technical Committee
Finance Committee

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THANK YOU *