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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What areas does the GSC focus on?
The GSC group focuses on the topics of interest to its membership as identified by the membership at and between plenary meetings. These topics usually relate to the overall improvement of the Billing and Settlements functions through process standards or system’s functionality including but limited to contracting, rate change notification, exchange of accounts and settlements, collections, credit assessment, etc. Please refer also to our “About GSC Group” section.

2. How did the GSC Group come about?
The GSC was founded by a group of carriers who saw the need for a Billing and Settlement forum in the telecommunications industry. The industry already had Network and Sales forums, but nothing existed for the benefit of the Billing and Settlements team that needed to implement the agreements being made.

3. What is the goal of the GSC Group?
GSC Group aim to provide solutions in the area of Telco’s inter-carrier business. It provides a unique forum and practical solutions to ease carrier’s day to day business. Please refer to the “About GSC Group” section from our public page.

4. What is a code table?
GSC Group solutions for EDI are based on the use of common standard data. They are maintained and populated through “code tables”. It is a table wherein you’ll find standard data (codes) to be used in “GSC files” you exchange with other carriers. There are several tables developed to support unique definitions for: Operators, Products, etc.

5. How can i access the codes used by GSC Group for exchanging files?
GSC Group codes are only available for full members. To gain access to these data, you need to upgrade your membership level to become a full member. Please contact Council members for it.

6. I don’t now how it is possible to add new data in the code tables?
New codes will be added in the code tables after discussion of proposals by the council. If the proposal is validated , the new record(s) will be created and populated through the tables on the web site.

7. How can I access the website as a registered user?
The GSC website is divided in two main sections: a Public Area & a Member’s Section. You can access and browse the public section without registration. To gain access to the member’s section, you must be a GSC Group member. Please contact a council member or send an e-mail to our general “info@gscgroup.org” address to obtain a login/password after payement of membership fee.