Systems and methods for providing telecommunications services

The invention provides systems and methods for facilitating local number portability. In one exemplary embodiment, a local number portability system is provided which is arranged in a telecommunications management network framework. The system is adapted for use with administration center having an administration database for storing and updating subscription data. The system comprises an entry system having an entry database for storing subscription data. The entry system is positioned within a service management layer and is adapted to be placed in communication with the administration center. A service system is also provided which is adapted to be placed in communication with the administration center and which includes a service database for storing subscription information. The service system is located in a network management layer.