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What are the advantages for IP Telephony providers to use ENUM?
Being a global database, ENUM is a unique solution for instant connection among IPT providers (local and overseas) at the IP platform without the need for inter-connection negotiations. Essentially, ENUM provides an immediate and convenient 'meet-me-there' solution for VOIP peering at a low cost. By using ENUM, IPT providers will be able to offer its customers practically unlimited calls to any ENUM enabled IP phone number anywhere in the world.
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What are the other uses of ENUM besides IP Telephony?
As ENUM is a generic directory lookup service, it can also be used to lookup email address, website address and facsimile number associated with a telephone number. Innovative companies may take advantage of the wide range of applications supported by ENUM to offer new ENUM-related services such as unified messaging.
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What is the eligibility criteria to be a SGNIC ENUM trial registrar? Do they need to pay SGNIC to become ENUM trial registrars?
An ENUM trial registrar must be a Singapore registered business entity who is able to demonstrate business and technical capability in providing ENUM registration, ENUM DNS hosting and an ENUM-based service. Companies interested in taking part in the trial may apply by submitting to SGNIC the information as listed in 'APPLICATION FOR SGNIC’S TRIAL ENUM REGISTRAR'. There is no application fee. For further enquires on the ENUM pilot trial framework, please contact dnq@nic.net.sg
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Does participating in the ENUM trial guarantee a company of being appointed as SGNIC’s ENUM registrar?
Not necessarily. While trial participants are not guaranteed of becoming SGNIC’s ENUM registrar, their competency, performance and support displayed during the trial will be duely considered by SGNIC when they submit their applications.
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When will the trial start? How can users register for ENUM?
The trial will start as soon as the trial registrars can set-up/configure their service offerings. End-users can then approach trial registrars to register ENUM. SGNIC will announce more information on SGNIC's website (http://www.nic.net.sg) when ENUM trial registrars are ready to offer ENUM registration service.
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How long will be the trial and will end-users need to pay for joining the trial?
The trial will last for at least 6 months. End-users are advised to check with trial registrars on whether they need to pay a fee for ENUM registration services.
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If a user changes or transfers his mobile, paging or fixed-line number, will he be able to do the same for his ENUM number?
Since ENUM can only be registered to the rightful holder of a telephone number, when a user changes his mobile, paging or fixed-line number, he loses his right to use the existing ENUM. He can, however, apply for a new ENUM based on his new telephone number. If the user continues to be the rightful assignee of his old telephone number through number-porting, then he may also continue to use his old ENUM.
