We have completed enhancements to our interconnection, carrier access, and circuit billing and management solution, BDS-I. The enhancements will support FCC regulatory changes to billing originating 8YY usage that go into effect at the beginning of July.
The FCC is making the rule changes in an attempt to dissuade 8YY arbitrage schemes, including benchmarking, mileage pumping, traffic pumping and double-dipping fraud schemes that exploited existing inter-carrier compensation rules.
“The CDG team and the BDS-I client task force deserve a big hand for their dedication and expediency in identifying and implementing the system enhancements needed to support the new 8YY rating changes,” said Stan Redden, CDG vice president of development. “It’s also important to note that we started preparing and analyzing for 8YY reform back when the proposal was first presented, which really helped us complete the project ahead of schedule. The success of the project is another great example of how our industry awareness, client involvement, and unparalleled knowledge and experience in carrier billing continue to set BDS-I apart from other systems, as the leading industry solution for billing and managing interconnection and circuit-based services.”
CDG completed the BDS-I system enhancements ahead of schedule, which will provide BDS-I clients with additional time to update their information and conduct testing prior to the effective date of the new regulation.
We look forward to working with clients to get this important enhancement implemented.