SHORT CODE WORKING GROUP
Establish recommendations around short code utilization, both from an administrative and technology perspective.  The Short Code Working Group will also work to bridge US and Canadian members to establish synergies around a North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) (Phase two).

Deliverable
1) Collect feedback from users of common short codes on process and cost of short code acquisition.
2) Present recommendations to CTIA on improving the efficiency of the administration and provisioning process.

Call to Action for MMA members:
We would like each member to articulate their feedback and vision around short codes -- and send to Laura Marriott ([email protected])   The feedback will be summarized and shared with the Chairpersons who will use it to guide the agenda for the first meeting.  When sending your feedback, please also indicate your interest in active participation in this working group. 

Chairpersons
David LaPlante, Twelve Horses, [email protected] 
Brad Blanken, Syniverse Technologies, [email protected]
Christian Loredo, Sprint, [email protected]

Members
Jeff (Jefe) Birkner, ipsh!
Charles Zahl, Soapbox Mobile
Andy Fetterer, iLoop <?xml:namespace prefix = u2 />Mobile
Richard Kourtz, Distributive Networks
Martin Gastanaga, Twelve Horses
Richard Vile, NeuStar
Alex Moir, MX Telecom
Dave Budny, TextingNow
Aura Motiska, mBlox
Charles Mildes, T-Mobile
John Lauer, Simplewire<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />