* In 1996, NeuStar, then the Communications Industry Services (CIS), operating unit within Lockheed Martin, won its original contract to provide local [[number portability]] services to select regions throughout North America. <ref>[http://mobilenextbigthing.biz/2010/07/22/neustars-roots-as-a-clearinghouse-perfect-for-2d-barcodes/ Mobile Next Big Thing.biz ]</ref> In 1997, it won the contract to become the official North American Numbering Plan ([[NANP]]) administrator. <ref>[http://www.wtng.info/wtng-reg.html World Telephoning Numbering Guide ]</ref> | * In 1996, NeuStar, then the Communications Industry Services (CIS), operating unit within Lockheed Martin, won its original contract to provide local [[number portability]] services to select regions throughout North America. <ref>[http://mobilenextbigthing.biz/2010/07/22/neustars-roots-as-a-clearinghouse-perfect-for-2d-barcodes/ Mobile Next Big Thing.biz ]</ref> In 1997, it won the contract to become the official North American Numbering Plan ([[NANP]]) administrator. <ref>[http://www.wtng.info/wtng-reg.html World Telephoning Numbering Guide ]</ref> |