(c) allows for the inclusion of as few digits as is practicable;
(d) does not confer an undue advantage on any licensee; and
(e) minimizes any inconvenience and costs that may be caused by the
implementation of the numbering plan to a licensee and to persons using the
communication systems.
(5) The numbering scheme of each licensee shall comply with the Commission's
guidelines relating to the implementation of the national numbering plan.
(6) The numbering and addressing plan may set out rules which may include—
(a) the use of different numbers and addresses for different kinds of services;
(b) the assignment of numbers and addresses;
(c) the transfer of assigned numbers and addresses;
(d) the use of assigned numbers and addresses;
(e) the portability of assigned numbers and addresses;
(f) the requirements that licensees maintain a plan for assigning and re-assigning
numbers and addresses;
(g) the fees for the assignment and transfer of numbers and addresses which may
be determined by the Commission; and
(h) any other matters that the Commission may, from time to time, prescribe in the
Gazette.
(7) The Commission may when assigning or allocating numbers to licensees
charge the prescribed fees for the allocation or assignment.
(8) The Commission shall permit any person, upon paying the prescribed fee, to
inspect the numbering and addressing plan during working hours.
(9) Notwithstanding paragraph (8), any person authorized by the Commission, in