Hi NANOG, I'd like to announce the formation of a NANOG-knockoff group for voice operators, the Voice Operators' Group. Voice network operators share many of the same challenges as IP network operators; we register with registrars (CILLI, OCN, and ACNA as well as ASN and DNS), route traffic (point codes as well as IP addresses), resolve names (CNAM as well as DNS), manage reachability (to countries, LATAs and NPA/NXXs as well as to IP networks), and deal with equipment issues. NANOG has been so useful at the IP layer that it seems like a good idea to try to duplicate it a little further up the stack. For now, the group is on Yahoo: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/voip_operators_group/ Of course, we're looking for a better place, name, and charter. Regards, David Hiers CCIE (R/S, V), CISSP ADP Dealer Services 2525 SW 1st Ave. Suite 300W Portland, OR 97201 o: 503-205-4467 f: 503-402-3277 This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.