[VoiceOps] Direct CLEC interconnect - taking the plunge

[Jay Hennigan]

We are a regional hosted VoIP provider in California.  We started as an
ISP and moved into becoming a CLEC offering VOIP.  As is probably the
case with most, we started buying DIDs from wholesale carriers as SIP
trunks.  The majority of our customers are within a single LATA with a
large minority in an adjoining one.

We are investigating the feasibility of direct interconnect with the
RBOC/ILEC via SS7.

I'm interested in pointers/gotchas as well as recommendations of a
consultant to help us navigate the maze, both from a political and
technical standpoint.  Suggestions as what not to do or who not to hire
are also welcome.

Please feel free to respond on-list or off as you feel appropriate.
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