International Signaling Point Code (ISPC)

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FCC [[#]] SPC-MOD

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Instructions for Application for Modification of International Signaling Point Code Office of International Affairs

Not Yet Approved by OMB 3060-1028

SPC-MOD

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Purpose of Form

This form is used to request modification of an existing international signaling point code (ISPC) assignment for Signaling System No. 7 networks, under the International Telecommunication Union, ITU-T Recommendation Q.708 (03/99). Under ITU-T Recommendation Q.708, an ISPC(s) can be assigned to signaling point operators by each Member State’s designated Administrator in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Member State and ITU-T Recommendation Q.708.

The Commission is the administrator of ISPCs for the United States and administers all ISPCs. Through this form, the Commission will collect information concerning the proposed request for modification of an ISPC assignment and will determine whether to grant the application.

Who Must File This Form and When

A signaling point operator with its own switch that seeks to provide services over the international Signaling System No. 7 network and that has an existing ISPC assignment must file this form within 30 days of any changes it makes to the information submitted in connection with its original ISPC application. Such changes include, without limitation, signaling point operator name change, change in the location where the signaling point is in operation, and change of contact person. Every entity seeking to modify its ISPC assignment must use this form.

Description of Form

This form consists of a main form and the ability to file an attachment to support the request. The Applicant is encouraged to upload a single document in machine readable format, including all required information. The Applicant must fill in all required fields, upload required documents, make all required certifications, and sign the form before submitting the application.

Information Current and Complete

Information filed in the application with the Commission must be kept current and complete under section 1.65 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.65. The Applicant or the party to the application must notify the Commission regarding any substantial and significant changes in the information furnished in the application while it remains pending. Under ITU-T, Recommendation Q.708, the Applicant must also inform the Commission of any change of information after an ISPC is assigned (e.g., a change of the city where the code is implemented).

• SPC Amendment Form. To amend a submitted application, use a separate form, SPC-AMD [link to form].

Applicable Rules and Regulations

The requirements can be found in ITU-T Recommendation Q.708, which also lists relevant definitions and the criteria for the transfer of ISPCs.

• ITU-T Recommendation Q.708, SERIES Q: SWITCHING AND SIGNALLING Specifications of Signalling System No. 7 – Message transfer part (MTP), Assignment procedures for international signalling point codes.

Applicants should refer to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The Debt Collection Act requires all federal agencies ensure that no debtors to the Federal government obtain any licenses or other benefits from the FCC. To ensure this, the Commission must collect FRN information to correlate its Applicants with any outstanding Federal debt that they might have incurred in other dealings with the Federal government. For additional information, see the FCC’s Debt Collection webpage,

https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/debt-collection-improvement-act-implementation.

Other ISPC Forms

• SPC New Form

  • This is the application for seeking assignment of a new ISPC. [link to form].

• SPC Transfer Form

  • ISPCs are not transferable between signaling point operators.

  • In the case of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or joint venture, signaling point operators must use a SPC-T/C form [link to form].

• SPC Waiver Form

  • If needed, after an ISPC assignment is granted, the Applicant may file a waiver request by using a SPC-WAV form [link to form].

FCC Notice Required By The Paperwork Reduction Act

We have estimated that each response to this collection of information will take no more than a total of 0.5 hours. Our estimate includes the time to read the instructions, look through existing records, gather and maintain the required data, and complete and review the form or response. If you have any comments on this burden estimate, or on how we can improve the collection and reduce the burden it causes you, please e-mail them to pra@fcc.gov or send them to the Federal Communications Commission, AMDPERM, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-1028), Washington, DC 20554. Please DO NOT SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS.

The Applicant is not required to respond to a collection of information sponsored by the Federal government, and the government may not conduct or sponsor this collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number of if we fail to provide you with this notice. This collection has been assigned an OMB control number of 3060-0404. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. 104-13, October 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.

For Assistance

For assistance with completing the forms, contact Office of International Affairs, Telecommunications and Analysis Division at OIA-TAD@fcc.gov or at (202) 418-1480.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAIN SPC-MOD FORM

Item 1. Enter the file number for the application that is being modified.

Item 2. The Applicant must check the box to acknowledge that it has or will attach a narrative statement describing the changes to the ISPC assignment/application being made in this modification.

The current information for the license ISPC assignment (the information provided in the original application plus any changes submitted in a prior amendment) should be pre-populated in the form.

Certain information will not pre-populate. The Applicant will need to enter a new “Brief Description of Application.” For example, “Modification to SPC-NEW-XXXXXXX-XXXXX, to change the city where code is implemented.” A fee is associated with the filing of SPC-MOD applications, so the Applicant will need to complete Item 6 (Application Fees). The fee code for SPC-MOD is DAH. The Applicant will need to re-certify the application and provide the required information for signing the application. The Applicant will also need to upload an attachment that describes the changes being made to the underlying license, as described in Item A.2. above.

The Applicant should change any information that it needs to, and/or upload any new or revised attachments. To see the instructions for the original license application, click on the link below:

• SPC-NEW Form. [link to instructions for SPC-NEW]

FCC Form [#] SPC-MOD – Main Form Instructions

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