FastLink

FastLink is a billing, routing, and Local Number Portability (LNP) software solution designed for wholesale telecom companies. According to the vendor, it aims to automate and streamline daily tasks involved in managing billing, routing, and LNP processes, with the goal of increasing efficiency and profitability. FastLink is marketed as suitable for carrier companies of all sizes, from small to large enterprises. It is used by wholesale telecom companies, VoIP service providers, telecommunications carriers, telecom resellers, and telecom consultants.

Key Features

Auto-routing: According to the vendor, FastLink offers real-time route changes, implementing new routing solutions immediately after rate changes or overrides are entered. This is said to ensure quick routing changes, minimizing revenue losses and maximizing profitability.

Real-Time Revenue Assurance: The vendor claims that FastLink provides multiple safeguards to increase revenue and prevent traffic from being routed at a loss. It uses a single rating engine for both routing and billing, eliminating pricing differences and aiming to ensure accurate revenue reports.

Automated Rate Import: FastLink's automated rate import feature is said to simplify the process of managing vendor rate addendums. According to the vendor, the software recognizes the vendor, interprets and reads the rate addendum, and provides a detailed report of the changes for users to review.

US Domestic and Local Jurisdiction: According to the vendor, FastLink offers options dedicated to maximizing profit margins for domestic traffic. It is claimed that the software can determine if a dialed number has a Local Routing Number (LRN) through LNP lookup, check origination for restricted numbers, and establish local, interstate, intrastate, or indeterminate jurisdiction.

Code Based Rating System: FastLink is said to utilize a code-based rating system to accurately rate and bill for telecom services. The vendor claims that the software assigns rates based on specific codes, aiming to ensure precise billing calculations and eliminate errors in the billing process.

Code Management: According to the vendor, FastLink's code management feature allows for efficient organization and management of codes. Users are claimed to be able to easily add, edit, and delete codes, which can help ensure accurate billing and routing while reducing the risk of errors.

International Rating: FastLink is said to support international rating, aiming to accurately rate and bill for international calls. According to the vendor, the software considers factors such as destination, duration, and rate tables to calculate international call charges, aiming to ensure accurate billing for international traffic.

Peering: According to the vendor, FastLink offers peering capabilities to optimize routing and reduce costs for interconnection with other carriers. Users are claimed to be able to establish direct peering routes for efficient call routing and cost savings, aiming to improve call quality and reduce expenses for intercarrier traffic.

Origination Blocking: The vendor states that FastLink's origination blocking feature allows users to block specific origination numbers, aiming to prevent unwanted or unauthorized calls from being routed. Users are said to be able to easily manage and control call origination by blocking specific numbers.