Proposed Changes to the Numbering Plan

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ACCAN recently submitted to the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) proposed changes to the Numbering Plan.

The Numbering Plan plays a pivotal role in the telecommunications sector by ensuring efficient allocation and management of telephone numbers, which are essential for consumer connectivity and competition. ACCAN supports ACMA’s efforts to modernise the numbering framework while safeguarding consumer interests.

In this submission ACCAN recommends:

  • Retaining the existing rules-based numbering framework.
  • The cancellation of enhanced rights of use for numbers used for scam and fraud purposes.
  • The introduction of a discrete number type for mobile services.
  • The introduction of new special services number types for Internet of Things (IoT) and public safety services.

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