In a Multi-Lateral VOIP peering arrangement, is there a central registry?

In a Multi-Lateral VOIP peering arrangement, there is no central registry. This setup allows multiple service providers to interconnect and exchange voice traffic without requiring a single governing body or centralized database to manage the peering agreements. Each provider typically operates independently, deciding with whom they will peer based on mutual agreements.

The lack of a central registry means that the relationship and technical interoperability between the different operators are often guided by informal agreements or established protocols. This flexibility facilitates a more decentralized and scalable approach for voice over IP services, enabling various providers to engage in peering arrangements that best suit their operational needs and business goals.

The concept of having a central registry is more commonly associated with centralized systems where a single authority oversees the registration and management of interconnections and agreements, which is not the case in the multi-lateral VOIP peering context.