PIC - Pre-subscription Indicator

Identifies a two code set indicator to designate OUTWATS traffic Originating traffic (OT) is one way trunking from an ILEC to a CLEC. Terminating traffic (TT) is one way trunking from a CLEC to an ILEC. OT/TT is two way traffic between a CLEC and an ILEC. to a particular customer.

NOTE 1: The first three or four positions indicate the XXX/XXXX portion of the uniform access code Denotes a uniform five or seven digit code assigned by the provider to an individualcustomer. The five digit code has the form 10XXX and the seven digit code has theform 950-XXXX or 101XXXX. It is important to be cognizant of another access codeused within an end user switching vehicle (PBX, CENTREX). This access code is usuallya three digit code for tie-trunk, FX, WATS, etc. or is a one digit code such as usedin hotels for accessing various telecommunication services. of the Form 10XXX/101XXXX of the pre-subscribed customer.  The provider will apply the allocation process if “000”/“0000” is entered.

NOTE 2: The last three positions indicate the pre-subscribed customer name abbreviation that may be different than the customer providing the InterLATA A communications service in which the origination and termination are in different LATAs. service.  The customer must populate this field with the customer of choice.

NOTE 3: These code sets are assigned and provided by the provider, which will provide such information upon request.

USAGE: This field is conditional.

NOTE 1: Optional when the ACT field on the ASR Access Service Request Form is “N” or “C”, otherwise prohibited.

DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 8 alpha/numeric characters (including 1 preprinted hyphen)

EXAMPLES: 1 2 3 - A B C

NOTE 1: This example indicates a valid three-character PIC Primary Interexchange Carrier. A long-distance company assigned a code for routing long-distance calls over the correct network. and would not be zero filled.

  5 2 3 4 - A B C