A system and method are disclosed having concurrent processes that install
different aspects of telecommunications service. In one embodiment, the
provisioning method may comprise: (a) accepting order entry
notifications; and (b) initiating an initiator process for each order
entry notification. The initiator process in turn initiates a set of
processes that operate concurrently to provide different aspects of a
telecommunications service. The processes in the set may include an
access process that arranges for installation of a connection between a
premises and a communications network, and a truck roll process
configured to arrange for a separate visit to the premises for installing
equipment. Alternatively, the processes may include an equipment ordering
process that arranges for the procurement of equipment to be installed on
the premises, a local number porting process that arranges for transfer
of a phone number, and a virtual components process that arranges for
programming of network switches.