Chairman Wheeler's Response to Sen Warner Regarding Selection of Local Number Portability Administrator

On March 25, 2015, Sen Mark Warner (D-VA) wrote to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding the selection of a Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA), expressing concern with the management of national, state, and local security and potential transition issues.

On June 12, 2015, Chairman Wheeler responded by referring to an Order that was unanimously approved with the recommendation to move forward with the contract negotiations with Telcordia Technologies, Inc., to serve as the next LNPA. Chairman Wheeler wrote, "Importantly, the Order requires Telcordia to comply with specific conditions to ensure that it serves as a neutral administrator and Telcordia's service conforms with national security and law enforcement needs. Furthermore, the negotiated contract will be subject to Commission review to ensure that the neutrality and security requirements are fully satisfied." Chairman Wheeler added that, "Again, this Order is only one important step toward implementing a new contract. There is more to do. we will continue to engage law enforcement and national security experts as we look at the post-selection process to ensure that those concerns are appropriately addressed."