Telecom Solutions
- 1. ASC Carrier Management Traffic Imbalance (LRC) Solution
- 2. Traffic Imbalance Local Exchange Carriers (LEC - both ILECs and CLECs) route traffic over each other’s network trunks. The LEC that originates less traffic than it terminates may be entitled to compensation. LEC A LEC B LEC C
- 3. Issues Manual, complex and labor intensive to capture, analyze and process the traffic imbalance occurring between: LECs LECs and Sharees (those sharing infrastructure facilities of an existing LEC) produce LEC/Sharee bills. manage disputes. In many cases, traffic imbalance capture and processing is not being performed. being performed incorrectly.
- 4. Solution Overview Reporting database/engine Data loaded and summarized Reports run weekly and monthly Reporting database / engine ASC Contracts LRC Application SS7 Call Records Network configuration parameters Generates reports ASC Contracts LRC Application Web application User Interface LEC Data collection engine
- 5. Solution Overview (cont) One time setup and configuration. Collect, capture, process and summarize SS7 Call Records traffic imbalance data to produce: accounts payable invoice validation information and reports. accounts receivable invoices. network optimization reports. Data source for invoice validation and dispute management. Highlights opportunities for compensation. Captures and manages historical information (SS7 Call Records, accounts payable/receivable and network optimization reports).
- 6. Solution Overview (cont) LEC Point Code Trunk Group Rates Usage (CDRs) Process CDRs Strip / Compress / Archive ASC Contracts Verification Summary Billing Invoice Generation Invoice Capture, Validation, Approval Workflow Teoco / Lavastorm / Dispute Management Internal Legacy Solutions Payment Identification + Notification Configuration Collection & Summary Validation Payment Rate Centre / LIR Process Payment SAP / Great Plains
- 7. Benefits Cost Reduction and Revenue Generation Allows for successful invoicing of LEC/Sharee traffic imbalances. Allows LEC/Sharee to successfully validate and dispute carrier invoices. Allows for analysis of exchanged traffic to determine benefits of LIR / exchange rating. Operational Efficiencies – Cost Savings Eliminates manual network studies required to dispute invoices. Business rules ensure integrity of Network Configuration. PDF invoices generated by ASC once monthly on a per LEC basis- ready for mailing. Bar coded reports and invoices ensure authenticity and accuracy. Adhoc and scheduled reporting (usage, TCIC, installed trunks usage, billed minutes and others). Speed of Implementation and Ease of Use Turn key solution – proven benefit with Bell Canada, Canada’s largest ILEC. Easy to use web based application. Scalable and configurable to suit individual carrier needs.
- 8. Application LEC Profile Identifies the LEC Central repository for the LEC point codes, trunk groups, invoices and reports
- 9. Application Point Code Record To specify and maintain current point codes
- 10. Application Trunk Group Record To specify and maintain accurate trunk group mappings, TCIC ranges and rate center types Supports Sharee LEC information
- 11. Carrier Internal Validation Spreadsheet Internal report used for accounts receivable/payable validation and dispute management Highlights potential favourable and non-favourable disputes
- 12. Payment Authorization Report Bar coded accounts payable authorization report listing favourable disputes. Produced on a LEC by LEC basis.
- 13. ROI Case Study ILEC Client Overview: 224 LEC 1.5 Billion monthly Call Records $20 Million yearly spend 7 Month ROI (validating 31 LEC): $2 Million in Additional Revenue $.9 Million in Cost Reduction Increased disputes Network Analysis & Optimization $3.3 Million in accrued disputes $1.8 Million in projected Yearly Spend Reduction
- 14. Summary ASC’s Local Reciprocal Compensation (LRC) module provides carriers with an automated application to: Capture, store and analyze the imbalance traffic with a proven and automated methodology. Accurately and verifiably invoice other LEC’s for the imbalance. Validate and dispute imbalance charges. Report and manage historical billing and validation data. Uncover lost revenue opportunities. Perform all of the above on behalf of another LEC or Sharee .
- 15. Contacts For more information Contact: Curly Lippa (Canada and Global) Curly.Lippa@ASCnet.com Tel: (416) 461-6752 Mobile: (416) 561-7070