In some embodiments, the invention includes a method to bit scramble a digital video signal. An open topped transparent hollow shell member in the shape of a pumpkin or other holiday themed shape is internally coated with a thin layer of liquid acrylic resin. The system includes an NP front end node for receiving requests for routing information for ported-in and non-ported foreign mobile subscribers, for making portability determinations in response to the requests, for processing or routing the requests based on the portability determinations, and for receiving and responding to provide roaming number requests for ported-out mobile subscribers.