About Code Administration

Code Administration covers the ordering of a variety of codes. However, most of a code administrator's time is spent dealing with Central Office codes, since the ordering and maintenance process for Central Office Codes (also known as NPA-NXX codes) is rather complex. Most types of codes require only one form and are issued within 7-10 days of the application date. That is not the case with NPA-NXX codes. Code forecasts must be in place before an NPA-NXX can be ordered and the process is completed in several steps. Ten Thousand blocks and LRN NXXs always take 66 days from the time of application to become effective and thousand blocks take 25 days to become effective. Once the code application process is completed, utilization reports must be submitted twice a year to NEUSTAR.

  About BackUP Code Administration Services 

What are the typical types of codes BackUP orders?

• OCN numbers
• ACNA Codes
• CLLI Codes
• NPA-NXX Codes
• Point Codes
• RAO Codes

What portions of the NPA-NXX process can BackUP handle?

Any of the following forms for any rate centers located in the United States.

• NRUF (Numbering Resource Utilization Forecast)
• PAS Forecast (Pooling Administration Forecast)
• Part 1 application to NANPA
• Part 1 & 1A application to PAS
• Part 2 (code inputs into BIRRDS)
• Part 4 (code activation notification)

Can BackUP keep track of the code assignments, homing arrangements and critical dates for my company?

• Absolutely! If your company needs help tracking all the information on your codes, BackUP will document the code and rate center assignment, homing arrangement, and critical dates for you.