Number porting glossary
This article lists definitions of abbreviations and phrases which are commonly used when porting telephone numbers. Transferring numbers requires communication with third-party operators and providers who may use industry terminology. Use this guide to help understand the terms you may be unfamiliar with.
Applies to
Number Porting
Terms & Definitions
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
AMER | North, Central and South America. |
APAC | Asia-Pacific. |
BAN | Billing Account Number. |
BTN | Billing Telephone Number; the main number on your account when porting USA numbers. |
CRD | Customer Requested Date; the preferred port date you submit when placing your request. |
CSR | Customer Service Record; a file issued by your current provider which lists the data needed to port away. |
CVP | Código de Validação da Portabilidade; a code which can be required when porting Portuguese numbers. |
EMEA | Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. |
FOC | Firm Order Commitment; when a port request has been fully accepted & scheduled with the current operator. |
GCP | Gaining Communications Provider. |
LCP | Losing Communications Provider. |
LNP | Local Number Portability. |
LOA | Letter of Authorization / Letter of Authority. |
MBN | Main Billing Number; essential information when porting UK geographic numbers. |
NOC | Network Operations Centre. |
PC | Project Coordinator. |
PM | Project Manager. |
Porting Number | A telephone number which you are transferring to 8x8. |
RIO | Relevé d'Identité Opérateur; a code which can be required when porting French numbers. |
Temporary Number | A telephone number on your 8×8 account which will be replaced by the porting number. These are usually new numbers claimed from 8×8, which can be used to set up and test users or services in advance of a port completing. |
UAN | Universal Account Number; an account reference which is required when porting Republic of Ireland numbers. |
VCC | Virtual Contact Center. |