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 | | For example, a study by the Colorado Numbering Task Force which shows that, in 1997 and 1998, cellular and PCS providers in that state had an average utilization rate of 58%, suggests that, despite this relatively high utilization rate, such carriers held over 1,300,000 numbers that could potentially be made available for thousands-block number pooling. |
 | | In its role in advising the Commission on numbering issues, the NANC determined that thousands-block number pooling may appropriately be considered a numbering administration function, concluding that the services provided by the NANP administrator should be expanded to include all of the functions of the Pooling Administrator. |
 | | We also conclude that seeking competitive bids in response to a request for a proposal or requirements for thousands-block number pooling administration, as we did with respect to NANP administration, furthers the competitive framework that Congress established in implementing the 1996 Act and is consistent with federal procurement law. |
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