National Communication Act No. 24
CHAPTER X
NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN
68.
National Numbering Plan, Number Portability, Internet Domain Names and Postal Codes.
(1)
The Authority shall prepare a national plan for numbering and management of Internet
domain names complying with the rules and procedures of the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other international and regional standardization
bodies; provided that the Authority may amend such plans when and as necessary from timeto-time.
(2)
The Authority shall assign block numbers and Internet domain names in a fair and equitable
way for the benefit of all communication services and with the aim to adequately meet the
needs of existing and future capacity in accordance with the approved plan.
(3)
No Licensee shall transfer the assigned block numbers or Internet domain names without
first obtaining the approval of the Authority.
(4)
The Customer Portability Number may be transferred from one operator to another upon the
customer’s request and agreement by the operators involved.
(5)
The Authority shall prepare a postal code numbering plan and assign postal codes in
accordance with the rules and procedures of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) or other
recognized international or regional regulatory bodies and may amend such plan from time
to time as necessary.
(6)
Licensees shall comply with directives and orders issued by the Authority with respect to
national numbering, number portability, Internet domain names and postal codes.
CHAPTER XI
STANDARD, SPECIFICATIONS AND TYPE APPROVALS
69.
Standard Specifications.
(1)
The Authority in co-ordination with related entities, shall set standards and specifications for
all communication equipment, materials and systems to ensure that no harm is caused to
communication networks and services or to public health or environment.
(2)
Publish standard specifications and disseminate them to Licensee and other interested
parties.
(3)
Inspect and test all communication equipment, materials and systems to ensure their
conformity with the approved technical specifications as set forth in the regulations issued
under this Act.
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