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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN WHEELER STATEMENT ON SIGNING OF NUMBER 
PORTABILITY CONTRACT
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WASHINGTON, August 9, 2016 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom 
Wheeler issued the following statement today on the signing of a contract for administration of 
the nation’s number portability database, which allows consumers and businesses to keep their 
phone numbers when changing providers. The Commission on July 25 gave final approval to the 
selection by the North American Numbering Council of Telcordia Technologies Inc. d/b/a 
iconectiv as local number portability administrator, and found that the contract between the 
industry consortium overseeing the system, the North American Portability Management LLC 
(NAPM), and iconectiv meets strict FCC requirements to ensure the reliability, security, and 
competitive neutrality of the numbering system:
“I congratulate the NAPM and iconectiv for finalizing their agreement. Number portability is 
critical to competition in the telecommunications marketplace, and the agreement signed today 
will ensure the reliable provision of this service at considerable savings to consumers while
protecting the security of our nation’s networks. The FCC will continue to exercise close 
oversight to ensure a successful transition from the incumbent provider to iconectiv.”
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order 
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).