[Asterisk-biz] Large volume inbound US provider request

[Michael Welter]

alex at pilosoft.com wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Jul 2005, Michael Welter wrote:
> 
> 
>>As a CLEC i would have the authority to connect to a tandem switch in
>>the PSTN.  Aside from that, are there any other advantages for an ITSP
>>to file a CLEC tariff? 
> 
> If by saying "file a CLEC tariff" you mean "become a CLEC", it depends. 
> 
> For example, Vonage is not a CLEC in any of the states they operate (or at
> least they weren't few months ago) - they simply buy from CLECs.
> 
> You want to be a CLEC if you 
> 
> a) depending on state, tax reasons (i.e. exemption from certain taxes)
> 
> b) legal reasons (again, depends on the state)
> 
> c) SS7 interconnection (which is probably what you are asking about): 
> Instead of buying PRIs, you can buy IMTs. If you connect to a tandem, it 
> will be an IMT. IMTs are much cheaper than PRI. You need proper SS7 gear).
> 
> d) getting your own 1000 blocks, porting the numbers yourself, etc.
> 
> Mainly, CLEC makes sense if you are planning to have lots of local traffic
> in a given area (but then again, Vonage decided they don't need to). If
> you are primarily IXC doing resale, then you probably don't want it.
> 
Very good, thank you Alex.