Following are RATE CENTER data requirements for the Routing Data Base System (RDBS).

New RATE CENTER All items are required unless otherwise noted.

• • • • • • • • • Data change Items 1-5 are required (TYPE only if applicable), as are the appropriate element(s) to be changed.

                  Delete Only items 1-5 should be provided (TYPE only if applicable).

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• • • • • • • • • • • 1. RATE CENTER ______________ Identifies the exchange rate center served by the thousands block (NXX-X) (Maximum of 10 characters)

                      2. STATE ______________ Enter a two character code for the state or territory of the Rate Center.

                      3. TYPE ______________ If applicable, enter an indicator for the type of rate center (Choose one - S, Z, /, +)

                      4. STATUS ______________ E = new RATE CENTER, M = change to supporting data, D = delete

                      5. EFF DATE ____/____/____ Date a new code can first be routed to, date supporting data change will be effective or, date of disconnect (mm/dd/yy)

                      6. RC NAME _______________________________________________________________

          Enter up to 30 characters as may be needed to clarify the line 1 entry. If the line 1 entry is sufficiently clear, re-enter it here.

          • • • • • 7. Enter Major Vertical (VC) and Horizontal (HC) coordinates of the RATE CENTER:

                    MAJOR VC: _____________ MAJOR HC:_____________

                    If applicable, enter Minor coordinates:

                    MINOR VC: _____________ MINOR HC:_____________

                    • 8. LATA ______________ Local Access Transport Area code (3 digits, 5 may apply in Florida)

9. NPA ______________ NPA-2______________ NPA-3 ______________

• • • • • Enter the Numbering Plan Area code (Area Code) associated with the RATE CENTER as NPA. If the RATE CENTER supports CO Codes (NXXs) in more than one NPA, enter the others as NPA-2 and NPA-3, as applicable.