Amending the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2015

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ACCAN recently commented on the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Amending the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2015 consultation. The numbering plan sets out the framework for managing numbers.

In our submission we expressed our support for amendments to the numbering plan, including:

  • The introduction of the 7226 Scam Short Code to provide consumers and industry with a means to report scam texts and calls.
  • Granting the ACMA extended powers to withdraw numbers that it believes to have been associated with scam communications.

However, we did not support amendments to the numbering plan that would reduce the period Carriage Service Providers must give customers before recalling or replacing a number. We consider that maintaining the existing one-year notice period to avoid detriment to consumers and small businesses.

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