https://postalpro.usps.com/107/rss.xmlANKLink® Postsen https://postalpro.usps.com/NL_Updates_Info Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/Addr_NLinkPAFs_Reminder Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/Merge_Acquire_NameChg_Remind Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NL_Sole_Purpose_Reminder Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/EU_ANKLink_Fee_Correction_Jan2020 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/Updated_NLink_EPF_Monthly_Schedule Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Customer_SvcLogs_Upload_Reminder Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/ncoalink/NCOALinkEDU_TestPilotEnds Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/ncoalink/EndUser_Fulfillment_Announcement An Update to the NCOALink® End User EPF Monthly Fulfillment Schedule Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/4087 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/4037 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/4036 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/3982 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1200 Reminder! All NCOALink® MPE Data User Licensees are required to return test answer files via Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF). Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1085 A reminder for NCOALink® licenses to use current live ZIP+ 4 data when processing MPE audit decks. Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1071 This document provides a licensing announcement for the updated NCOALink® MPE performance requirements. Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1041 Information as of April 19, 2016 concerning issues with the Zero Table for National Change of Address (NCOALink®) Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Data Users.  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1033 This document provides updated MPE Testing Requirements. Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1572 This announcement details an issue with downloading both the SHA‐1 and SHA‐256 versions of the products using the SOAP Web Services (ColdFusion). Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/1574 To comply with the recommendations from the December 2014 Office of Inspector (OIG) audit of the NCOALink® program, the USPS® will begin the transition from SHA‐1 to SHA‐256 technology as the method for data encryption. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_NamePresentation_Nov2015 This announcement provides suggestions to assist in the presentation of names on mailing lists and mailpieces. Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_ClarificationAddr_PAFs_2015 In an effort to help clarify the PO Box address issues when the physical street is not provided or not valid on the ZIP + 4® database, this announcment provide guidelines to follow. Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_AddressesOnPAFs_Sep2015 As a reminder, all parties signing NCOALink Processing Acknowledgement Forms (PAFs) must provide a physical street address. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_OnsiteReviews_Aug2015 In a coordinated effort that began in December 2014, the Licensing and Certification Department and United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) have teamed up to conduct NCOALink onsite reviews at Licensees’ site locations. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_PriceChgLtr_Jun2015 This announcement indicates a change in NCOALink licensing fees. Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_MPE_PriceChgLtr_Jun2015 This announcment indicates a change in NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment licensing fees. Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/EPF_ServerMigration_Mar142014 As a reminder, the Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) website will be migrated to a new server Saturday, March 15. Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_WeeklyEPF_Reminder_Nov2013 This licensing announcement is a reminder that weekly product updates for NCOALink are posted each Monday. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/EPFForLargeFilesMay172013 This licensing announcement serves as a reminder that the EPF for Large Files beta test concludes on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Reporting_Reminder_Feb252013 This licensing announcement covers new changes to NCOALink reporting compliance. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLinkReportingRequirements_022513 Effective with the March 2013 reports, the USPS® will be validating the Monthly NCOALink reports for accuracy. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/EPFForLargeFilesFEB222013 As an effort to provide a more efficient method for USPS® product fulfillment, the USPS is seeking beta testers for a new electronic product fulfillment service. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALinkMPE_PriceChg_Jan2013 This licensing announcement serves as a reminder that the NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) licensing fees will change on January 27, 2013. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLink_PricingReminder_Jan2013 This licensing announcement serves as a reminder, effective January 27, most of the NCOALink licensing fees will change. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLink_PriceChange_Dec2012 As a result of the USPS® Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 27, 2013, the NCOALink licensing fees will change. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLink_MPEPriceChange_Dec2012 As a result of the USPS® Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 27, 2013, the NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) licensing fees will change. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLink_ProdRelease1044 It has been determined that delivery of NCOALink product release# 1044, that was shipped Tuesday, September 5, has been delayed. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/PAF_RequirementsReminder_May2012 As a reminder, NCOALink® and FASTforward® licensees are required by their license agreements to acquire a Processing Acknowledgement Form (PAF) for each of their customers. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NLinkRelease1025_48MthHash The NCOALink® hash data product (release# 1025) contains the previous release’s data. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_PriceChgLtr_Dec2011 As a result of the USPS Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 22, 2012, the NCOALink® licensing fees will change. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_PriceChgltr_Feb2011 Effective April 17, 2011, most of the NCOALink® licensing fees will change. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Release930 The NCOALink® data fulfillment received this week was labeled with the incorrect release number. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Retraction_925 The notice regarding NCOALink® release number 925, which was originally sent on Thursday, May 20, has been retracted. Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Release925 Regarding NCOALink® release number 925, there will be no additional moves out of ZIP™ codes that begin with ‘00’ and ‘33.’ This release is scheduled to be mailed the week of May 24. Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_LoadingUpdates Effective immediately, current data updates to the NCOALink® Product shall be installed no later than five (5) business days after receipt. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/FF_LPE_MPE_AnnualAudit Recently FASTforward®/LPE and NCOALink® MPE Data User Licensees were notified that MASS™ Cycle N has been deferred until August 1, 2011 and their MASS certification is valid through July 31, 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Release897 The NCOALink® data contained in data release #897 will include fewer records due to the expired records rolling off of the database. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Enhancement_Advisement In the continuing effort to provide greater value and product improvement, the US Postal Service® is pleased to announce the enhancement of the NCOALink® product with the inclusion of approximately two million additional change-of-address records. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_ForeignProcessing The NCOALink® Full (section 4.4) and Limited Service (section 4.3) Provider License Agreements state the following: “Licensee agrees that it violates this Agreement to provide Services to an Entity located or operating outside of the Territory or using the Updated Mailing Lists outside of the Territory.” Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Rpt_Compliance Sections 9.6 (Full Service Provider), 8.6 (Limited Service Provider), 8.1 (End User Mailer) and 11.4 (MPE Provider) of the NCOALink® Licensee Performance Requirements state that the monthly reports are due by the 7th calendar day of the month. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_PAF_RTD The NCOALink® Processing Acknowledgement Form has been updated to reflect the addition of the alternate PAF method. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/NCOALink_Announcements_Feb152008 This document contains announcements concerning NCOALink® product fulfillment for the week of February 18, product fulfillment schedule changes, and usage of current NCOALink PAFs. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/Licensing_Fees This document contains information about licensing fees for USPS® Licensed Products. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/ANKLink/Providers This document provides a list of service providers and contact information for NCOALink® with ANKLink®. These service providers have 18 months of Change-of-address (COA) data from the USPS®. In addition, they inform mailers if a move has occurred in months 19 - 48, but do not provide the new address. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/ncoalink/ncoalink_cost This document provides information on the associated costs and fees for NCOALink®. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/210 This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for the ANKLink product. Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/ANKLink_Form This document contains the request form for the ANKLink® product. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/node/210 This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for the ANKLink product. Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/ANKLink/Providers This document provides a list of service providers and contact information for NCOALink® with ANKLink®. These service providers have 18 months of Change-of-address (COA) data from the USPS®. In addition, they inform mailers if a move has occurred in months 19 - 48, but do not provide the new address. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://postalpro.usps.com/ANKLink_Form This document contains the request form for the ANKLink® product. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://postalpro.usps.com/Licensing_Fees This document contains information about licensing fees for USPS® Licensed Products. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500