Mated Pair Functionality definition
Mated Pair Functionality refers to the deployment of Service Control Points (SCPs) and Service Transfer Points (STPs). SCPs and STPs are usually deployed in mated pair configurations in separate physical locations to ensure network-wide service in the event of an isolated failure. “MECAB” refers to the Multiple Exchange Carrier Access Billing (MECAB) document prepared by the Billing Committee of the Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF), that functions under the auspices of the Carrier Liaison Committee (CLC) of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). The MECAB document, published by Bellcore as Special Report SR-BDS-000983, contains the recommended guidelines for the billing of an access service provided by two or more local exchange carriers “LECs” (including a LEC and a CLEC), or by one LEC in two or more states within a single LATA. “MECOD” refers to the Multiple Exchange Carrier Ordering and Design (MECOD) Guidelines for Access Services - Industry Support Interface, a document developed by the Ordering/Provisioning Committee under the auspices of the OBF, that functions under the auspices of the CLC of ATIS. The MECOD document, published by Bellcore as Special Report SR STS-002643, establishes recommended guidelines for processing orders for access service that is to be provided by two or more LECs (including a LEC and a CLEC). It is published by Bellcore as SRBDS 00983. “Mid-Span Meet” is a Point of Interface between two networks, designated by two telecommunications carriers, at which one carrier’s responsibility for service begins and the other carrier’s responsibility ends.
Mated Pair Functionality refers to the deployment of Service Control Points (SCPs) and Service Transfer Points (STPs). SCPs and STPs are usually deployed in mated pair configurations in separate physical locations to ensure network-wide service in the event of an isolated failure.