Number Management

System
for cPOS

User Guide
Version 1.0
25th June, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 4
2 DISPLAYING CELL NUMBERS.............................................................................. 6
3 UPLOADING CELL NUMBERS.............................................................................. 7
4 CHANGING CELL NUMBER CATEGORY .................................................................. 8
4.1 Modifying Cell Number Category.....................................................................8
4.2 Modifying Cell Number Type..........................................................................9
4.3 Modifying Cell Number Entity Mapping ........................................................... 10
5 PAIRING AND UNPAIRING CELL NUMBERS AND SIMS ................................................ 11
5.1 Pairing Cell Numbers and SIMs ..................................................................... 11
5.2 Unpairing Cell Numbers and SIMs .................................................................. 13
6 BLOCKING AND RELEASING NUMBERS ................................................................. 15
6.1 Blocking and Unblocking Numbers................................................................. 15
6.2 Releasing Numbers from Quarantine .............................................................. 16
7 CELL NUMBER BIDDING................................................................................... 18
7.1 Managing a Bid........................................................................................ 18
7.2 Participating in a bid ................................................................................ 23

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1 Introduction
Number Management System module provides the functionality to manage cell numbers in
cPOS. An Inventory of cell numbers is maintained in cPOS as Free pool numbers and
Category numbers.
• Free pool cell numbers are available for sale to all channel entities and do not have an
extra price.
• Category or Corporate cell numbers are available for sale to specific mapped channel
entities and may have a price associated with them.

The life cycle of a cell number starts with uploading new cell numbers from the BSCS RA
module to cPOS along with HLR and type as Prepaid or Postpaid or Unassigned. These
uploaded cell numbers are mapped to specific categories based on patterns or series of
numbers. After categorization, the cell numbers are ready for various activities, such as
pairing with SIMs, allocation to Entity, Blocking.
The Cell number has various statuses during its lifecycle in cPOS. These statuses vary
depending on whether the cell number is Prepaid, Postpaid or Unassigned.
Prepaid Cell number statuses:
1. Idle: Once the cell numbers are uploaded in cPOS, the default status of cell numbers
is ‘Idle’

2. Available/ Unavailable: Once the cell numbers are submitted to Categorization

Matrix for categorization, they are allocated to respective category pools and their
status changes to ‘Available’ or ‘Unavailable’

3. Paired: Once the cell numbers are paired with the SIM numbers, their status changes
to ‘Paired’

4. Allocated: On Invoicing of SIM paired with the cell number, its status changes to
‘Allocated’

5. UnbarRequested: In the circles where HAC1 is not applicable, if the unbar request is
sent then the cell number status changes to ‘UnbarRequested’

6. HAC1: In the circles where HAC1 is applicable, if the unbar request is sent then the
cell number status changes to ‘HAC1’

7. HAC1 Failed: Upon receiving an unsuccessful HAQ1 request acknowledgment, the cell
number status changes to ‘HAC1 Failed’

8. ReadyForUnbar: Upon receiving the successful HAQ1 request acknowledgment, the

cell number status changes to ‘HAC1 Failed’

9. Unbarred: Upon receiving the successful unbar request acknowledgment, the cell
number status changes to ‘Unbarred’

10. Active: On submitting the CIF form, the cell number status changes to ‘Active’

11. De-activated: If the form is deactivated by UPSS then the cell number status changes
to ‘De-activated’

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12. Quarantine: If the Cell numbers are made unavailable for specific time period then
their status changes to ‘Quarantine’

Postpaid cell number statuses:

1. Idle: Once the cell numbers are uploaded in cPOS, the default status of cell numbers
is ‘Idle’

2. Available/ Unavailable: Once the cell numbers are submitted to Categorization

Matrix for categorization, they are allocated to respective category pools and their
status changes to ‘Available’ or ‘Unavailable’

3. Paired: Once the cell numbers are paired with the SIM numbers, their status changes
to ‘Paired’

4. Quarantine: If the Cell numbers are made unavailable for specific time period then
their status changes to ‘Quarantine’

5. Blocked: If the Cell number is blocked or is in bidding process then its status changes
to ‘Blocked’

6. Consumed: Once the CAF of the cell number is submitted, its status changes to
‘Consumed’

7. Active: Once the CAF form is approved successfully by BSCS

8. Allocated: On Invoicing of SIM paired with the cell number, its status changes to
‘Allocated’

9. De-activated: If the form is deactivated by UPSS then the cell number status changes
to ‘De-activated’

Note: If the Cell number is not assigned as a Prepaid or Postpaid number then it remains in
‘Unassigned’ status.
Tasks such as uploading the cell numbers, changing the cell number category, pairing and
unpairing the cell numbers and SIMs, Cell number bidding are managed in cPOS using the
Number Management module.

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2 Displaying Cell Numbers

A Channel entity can view the status of a cell number in cPOS as per the assigned
permissions. The Display cell numbers page allows you to view and export cell number
details to a csv file. You can provide a Category type, Category, pattern, Cell number type,
HLR, Cell number status or search by Quantity or Cell number.
Number management Æ Display cell number
To view cell numbers
Figure: Display cell numbers

1. On the Display cell numbers page, select the check box against the Cell Number you
want to view.
2. Click the Export to csv button.

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3 Uploading Cell Numbers

New cell numbers are uploaded from BSCS RA to cPOS along with HLR and type as prepaid,
post-paid or unassigned before they are allocated for use. The Upload cell numbers page
allows you to provide the cell numbers or to upload the cell numbers. You can also manually
type cell numbers in a series or at random.
Number management Æ Upload cell numbers
To upload cell numbers
Figure: Upload cell numbers

1. On the Upload cell numbers page, select the Type and HLR from the list.
2. Choose either Enter cell number or Upload cell number.
3. If you select Enter cell number, then choose either Cell numbers on random to type
multiple cell numbers or Cell numbers in series to type the Cell start number and
Quantity. You can click the Add cell number link to add additional cell numbers.
4. If you select Upload cell number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
5. Click the Submit button.

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4 Changing Cell Number Category

4.1 Modifying Cell Number Category
A cell number is mapped to a specific category by the categorization process based on
specific patterns or series of numbers. The Modify cell number category page in cPOS
provides the facility to manually override the mapping and assign the cell number to a
different category. This page allows you to manually type cell numbers or to upload cell
numbers whose category you want to change.

Note: No mapping is provided for the IsBid category

Number management Æ Change number Æ Change number category

To modify a cell number category
Figure: Modify cell number category

1. On the Modify cell number category page, choose either Enter cell number or Upload
cell number.
2. If you select Enter cell number, then choose Cell numbers on random to type random
cell numbers or Cell numbers in series to type the Cell start number and Quantity.
You can click the Add cell number link to add additional cell numbers.
3. If you select Upload cell number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
4. In the Category details section, select the Category type and Category from the list.
5. Click the search link against the Category pattern name and select the required
name.
6. Click the Submit button.

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4.2 Modifying Cell Number Type

Cell numbers are associated with pre-defined types like prepaid, post paid or unassigned
while uploading them to cPOS. The type associated with a cell number is modified in
cPOS using the Modify cell number type page. This page allows you to provide the cell
numbers or to upload cell numbers whose type you want to change. You can modify only
the cell numbers which are in Idle or Available or Un-available states.

Number management Æ Change number Æ Change number type

To modify a cell number type
Figure: Modify cell number type

1. On the Modify cell number type page, choose either Enter cell number or Upload cell
number.
2. If you select Enter cell number, then choose Cell numbers on random to type multiple
cell numbers or Cell numbers in series to type the Cell start number and Quantity.
You can click the Add cell number link to add additional cell numbers.
3. If you select Upload cell number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
4. In the Type attributes section, select Type from the list.
5. Click the Submit button.

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4.3 Modifying Cell Number Entity Mapping

A channel entity can block or sell only the cell numbers that are allocated to it. The
allocation or de-allocation of cell numbers to the channel entities is managed in cPOS
using the Modify cell number entity mapping page. This page allows you to provide the
cell numbers and the entity details or to upload the cell numbers. You can also manually
type the cell numbers in a series or at random. You can provide Category pattern name or
search by Category or Category type.

Number management Æ Change number Æ Change number entity mapping

To modify a cell number entity mapping
Figure: Modify cell number entity mapping

1. On the Modify cell number entity mapping page, choose either Enter cell number or
Upload cell number.
2. If you select Enter cell number, then choose Cell numbers on random to type random
cell numbers or Cell numbers in series to type the Cell start number and Quantity.
You can click the Add cell number link to add additional cell numbers.
3. If you select Upload cell number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
4. In the Entity details section, modify the Entity type, and group from the list. You can
select the De-allocate numbers checkbox to de-allocate numbers from an Entity.
5. Click the search link against the Entity ID and select the required ID.
6. Click the Submit button.

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5 Pairing and Unpairing Cell Numbers and SIMs

5.1 Pairing Cell Numbers and SIMs
Prepaid cell numbers and in some cases postpaid cell numbers are paired with SIM or IMSI
numbers prior to sale for the same HLR and type. The pairing mechanism for Cell numbers
with SIM is managed in cPOS using the Cell number SIM Pairing page. This page allows you
to provide the cell and SIM numbers or to upload cell and SIM numbers which you want to
pair.

Note:
• The quantity of Cell numbers and SIM numbers entered or uploaded for pairing
submission should be equal.
• Only the cell numbers which are in status Available and not already paired with any
SIM can be paired.
Number management Æ Cell SIM pairing
To pair a cell number and SIM
Figure: Cell number SIM pairing

1. On the Cell number SIM pairing page, select Warehouse, HLR, Type, Item, group type,
Item group, Item, Category type, Category, Category pattern from the list.
2. Choose either Enter serial number or Upload serial number.

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3. If you select Enter serial number, then choose Serial numbers on random to type
random cell and SIM numbers or Serial numbers in series to type the Cell and SIM
number start series and Quantity.
Or
Click the Search cell numbers link and select the check box against the Cell number
to pair with SIM and then click the Ok button. You can click the Fetch SIM link to
obtain SIM numbers.
You can click the Add cell number link to add additional cell and SIM numbers.
4. If you select Upload cell number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
5. Click the Submit button.

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5.2 Unpairing Cell Numbers and SIMs

Paired Cell and SIM numbers can be unpaired in cPOS and made available for sale after
going through a quarantine period. The unpairing mechanism of Cell numbers with SIM
numbers is managed in cPOS using the Cell number SIM unpairing page. This page allows
you to provide the cell or SIM numbers or to upload cell or SIM numbers which you want
to unpair. You can unpair only the Cell Numbers of a given category, HLR and type at a
given time.

Number management Æ Cell SIM un-pairing

To unpair a cell number and SIM
Figure: Cell number SIM unpairing

1. On the Cell number SIM unpairing page, choose either Provide cell number/series or
Provide SIM number/series.
2. If you select Provide cell number/series, then choose either Enter serial number or
Upload serial number.
3. Select Warehouse, HLR, Type, Item, group type, Item group, Item, Category type,
Category, Category pattern from the list.
4. If you select Enter serial number, then choose Serial numbers on random to type
random cell numbers or Serial numbers in series to type the Cell number start series
and Quantity.
Or

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Click the Search cell number link and select the check box against the Cell number to
unpair with SIM and then click the Ok button.
You can click the Add serial number link to add additional cell and SIM numbers.
5. If you select Provide SIM number/series, then choose either Enter serial number or
Upload serial number.
6. Select Category, type, pattern, HLR and Type from the list.
7. If you select Enter serial number, then choose Serial numbers on random to type
random SIM numbers or Serial numbers in series to type the SIM number start series
and Quantity.
8. If you select Upload serial number, then click the Download template link, enter the
relevant details and then click the Browse button to navigate to the file location.
9. Click the Submit button.

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6 Blocking and Releasing Numbers

6.1 Blocking and Unblocking Numbers
Sales channel entities can block or unblock postpaid cell number that are in the free
pool, are assigned category numbers or are allocated serial numbers using cPOS or by
sending an SMS. The Cell number block unblock page allows you to block the cell
numbers. Ensure that you have permissions to block the required cell number. You can
provide the Number status, HLR, Category, Category type, pattern Name, Entity type or
group, or search by Cell number, Entity, Minimum, or Maximum price.

Note: The Entity can block only the available numbers and as per the Entity Cell Number
Block Quota.
To block or unblock a cell number
Figure: Cell number block unblock

1. On the Cell number block unblock page, select the check box against the Cell number
you want to block or unblock.
2. Click the Block button to block the cell number.
Or
Click the Unblock button to unblock the cell number.

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6.2 Releasing Numbers from Quarantine

On deactivation, cell numbers are made unavailable for specific days before being
available for reuse them. These cell numbers are released before or after the end of
specified quarantine period as defined by the default Quarantine period. The Quarantine
details for a particular cell number are managed in cPOS using the Cell number
quarantine exception release page. This page allows you to view or edit the applicable
cell number quarantine period details. You can provide a HLR, Type, Entity Type, group
or search by Quantity, Entity, Start or End date, or Cell number.

Number management Æ Number block/release Æ Number release from quarantine

Figure: Cell number quarantine exception release

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To release cell number from quarantine

Figure: Cell number quarantine exception release - Edit

1. On the Cell number quarantine exception release page, click the Cell number to view
details and then click the Edit link
Or
Click the Edit link against the Cell number you want to modify.
2. Modify the Date of quarantine release and other fields as required.
3. Select the Release to previously allocated entity check box to release the cell number
back to the entity that was before de-activation.
4. Click the Update button.

To export the cell numbers quarantine exception release details

On the Cell number quarantine exception release page, click the Export to csv button to
export the details to a csv file.

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7 Cell Number Bidding

Bid numbers are special cell numbers that are available for sale only after a bidding
process. The category type associated with the number determines whether a cell number
can participate in the Bidding process or not. The bidding process starts with configuring a
bid. Bid cell numbers which are active are available to the mapped channel entities to enter
bid amounts using the following phases:
1. SMS phase – Mapped Entities can Bid through SMS or through Web
2. Web only phase – Mapped Entities can Bid through Web only

After a successful bidding process and approval, the cell number is allocated to the bid
winner. Through out the bidding process, the status of bid cell number is Hold, Unhold,
Scheduled, In progress, Completed, Approved or Rejected.

7.1 Managing a Bid

Configuring bid numbers, allocating them to channel entities, scheduling bidding, viewing
the bidding history, approving bid winners are managed in cPOS by Vodafone internal
entities. A newly created bid is either saved or submitted. The bidding starts with the
time that is configured while creating a bid. The Bid history can be viewed for bids which
are in status In Progress, Completed, Approved or Rejected.

The Bid page allows you to create or modify or delete a bid cell number and to associate
or de-associate entities for bidding. You can either place a bid number on hold or release
it. You can view the bid history or live bidding details for all entities who have submitted
bids for the selected number. You can provide a Status or search by Bid cell number.

Note:
• You can only modify or delete the bids of which the status is Saved or Submitted or In
Progress.
• You can only place the bid numbers on hold of which the status is Submitted or In
progress.

Number management Æ Manage bid

Figure: Bid

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To create a bid cell number

Figure: Bid – Add

1. On the Bid page, click the Add link.

2. In the Create bid section, type the Bid cell number, and Minimum bid price.

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3. Click the calendar to select Bid Start and end time, alert start and end time including
the time in hours and minutes.
4. Type the Bid alert duration in hours and minutes.
5. Type the Bid increment multiple amount.
6. Select the Bid multicast duration from the hours and minutes list.
7. Type the minimum number of bidders
8. Click the calendar to select Bid confirm end time, Web only migration time including
the time in hours and minutes.
9. Type the Online bidder quantity and select the Permit all for web only check box.
10. In the Approving entity section, select the Entity type, group or search by Entity and
click the Add link to add Approving entities.
11. Click the Add entity group button to add an entity group. In the resulting page, select
the check boxes to assign appropriate rights, and then click the Save button. This
returns you to the Bid page.
12. In the Entity bid mapping section, select the check box against the Entity group you
want to map with a bid or click the Edit link against the Entity group and select the
check boxes to assign appropriate rights, and then click the Save button. This returns
you to the Bid page.
13. Click the Submit button.

To modify a bid cell number

1. On the Bid page, click the Bid cell number to view bid details and then click the Edit
link or click the Edit link against the Bid cell number you want to modify.
2. Modify the Bid end time, Bid increment multiple amount, Bid multicast duration,
minimum number of bidders, Web only migration time, Online bidder quantity and
other sections as required.
3. Click the save button.

To hold or un-hold a bid cell number

1. On the Bid page, select the check box against the required Bid cell number. You can
put on hold the bid numbers which are in status Submitted or In progress.
2. Click the Hold button or Un hold button as required.

Note: If you un-hold a bid, you need to provide some details depending on the time lines.

To delete a bid cell number

1. On the Bid page, select the check box against the Bid cell number you want to
delete.
2. Click the Delete button.

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To approve or reject a bid

Figure: Bid – Status Completed

1. On the Bid page, click the Bid cell number against the status Completed to view bid
details. The Bid details are displayed.
2. Click the Edit Winner/Blacklist Entity link against the Winning entity to modify the
winner. Refer to To edit the winner or blacklist entity section for details
3. Click the Approve button to approve the winning entity of the bid cell number.
Or
Click the Reject button to discard the bid cell number.

Note: You can click the View bid history button to view the bidding record of the cell
number.
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To edit the winner or blacklist entity

Figure: Bid – Edit Winner entity

1. On the Bid – status completed page, click the Edit Winner/Blacklist Entity link to
modify the winning entity or the blacklist entity.
2. Choose the Winning entity option against the Entity name.
3. Select the Blacklist entity check box to blacklist an entity. You can click the Entity
bid history link against the entity name to view the individual entity bidding record.
4. Click the Update button.

To view bid history

Figure: Bid – Bid history

1. On the Bid page, click the Bid cell number which is in status In progress and then click
the View bidding button.
2. Click the Entity bid history link against the entity name to view the individual entity
bidding record.

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7.2 Participating in a bid

Bid cell numbers at the time of configuring are mapped to channel entities who can take
part in the bidding process. These entities can confirm their participation in bidding and
can quote a bid amount, based on the bid status.

The Bid page allows an entity to view the bid status and the bid details. This page allows
you to confirm participation, quote bid amount in bids and to view bids. This page
displays the Bid cell number and its status. You can provide a Status or search by Bid cell
number.

Note:
• Only the entities mapped to a bid of which the status is scheduled can confirm their
participation in the bid.
• Only the confirmed entities can participate in the bidding of a cell number.

Number management Æ Bid number

Figure: Bid

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To confirm participation in a Bid

Figure: Bid - Confirmation

1. On the Bid page, click the Bid cell number which is in status Scheduled.
2. Click the Confirm button.

To submit a bid amount

Figure: Bid – Bid amount

1. On the Bid page, click the Bid cell number which is in status In progress.
2. Type an amount in the Enter bid field.
3. Click the Submit button.

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