RouteSelect is a comprehensive routing guide containing current information about the local Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) as well as additional information about IP Networks. It includes current routing details and outlines planned updates to the network. RouteSelect provides multiple routing options per Central Office (CO) Code and/or Location Routing Number (LRN). This allows communications service providers (CSPs) to identify more than one routing option available via one or more providers in a given service area (i.e., CO Code, LRN, Rate Center), providing information to negotiate agreements for least cost routing, disaster recovery, network redundancy, etc. 

RouteSelect helps CSPs identify routing options, making it easier for them to establish interconnection and commercial agreements to move traffic and manage costs. By providing clear routing information, it saves time, cuts costs and helps avoid loss of revenue. It also helps ensure that calls go through correctly, which helps maintain customer satisfaction. 

It’s updated daily, providing users with the most current routing information, helping them make more informed decisions. 

With customizable search filters, users can quickly find what they need, view results online or download the data through an API, streamlining their workflow and saving time.

RouteSelect is a valuable resource for: 

• Engineers who manage how calls are routed and directed
• Network planners/architects who need to prepare for future changes
• Those involved with establishing, supporting and maintaining interconnection and commercial agreements
• Companies entering the telecommunications industry or a new market area who need a trusted source of information on the existing circuit switched network elements in the area and the various routing options available

Benefits of RouteSelect:                                                                                                                                    

• Properly route and complete all calls via various routing options
• Support Least-cost routing options
• Avoid lost revenue and maintain customer satisfaction
• Get physical routing details to support your interconnection and commercial agreements and save your company time and money
• Prepare for the 2-3% per month network changes that occur by obtaining planned network change data in advance
• View daily updates of changes  
• Customize data content for online viewing and scheduled downloads 

Depicted below is the RouteSelect welcome screen (Figure 10) and screenshots of a basic query and results (Figure 11).