The Federal Communications (FCC) stipulates who is responsible for performing Local Number Portability (LNP) queries for each type of call. If the designated carrier cannot, or does not, perform the query, the FCC requires the terminating local service provider to handle the query on a default basis and permits that provider to charge the designated carrier for the query. Although each default query costs only a fraction of a cent, the total for all your queries can add up.
If you are Signaling System 7 (SS7) capable, you can fulfill your querying responsibility yourself, and substantially reduce the cost of LNP queries in the 14-state Qwest local service area network, by ordering Qwest's LNP Query Service.
If you have questions about Qwest's LNP Query Service and its application in your company, or if you would like to order service, contact you Qwest Account Manager or Service Manager. You can also click here to view a comprehensive LNP Query Service Guide.
Once your order is submitted, we'll initiate the required global title translations in our local STPs. Your LNP Query Service will be up and running within seven business days and you'll be saving money with every query.
If you're new to the Interconnection business please click here to review the steps necessary to do business with Qwest Wholesale.
Please click here to view and print a LNP Query Service Product Sheet.
Last Update: March 1, 2001
