Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1)

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Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1)

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY makes this instrument under section 455 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.

Dated 25 March 1999.

TONY SHAW
Chairman

ROBERT HORTON
Deputy Chairman

Australian Communications Authority

Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1)1

made under the

Telecommunications Act 1997

 

 

 

Contents

 Page

 1 Name of instrument 2

 2 Commencement 2

 3 Amendment of Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997 2

Schedule 1 Amendments 3

 

 

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1 Name of instrument

  This instrument is the Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1).

2 Commencement

  This instrument commences on gazettal.

3 Amendment of Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997

  Schedule 1 amends the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997.

 

Schedule 1 Amendments

(section 3)

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[1] Subsection 7.5 (4)

 substitute

 (4) Provider 1 must tell the ACA at least 60 days before the first 22 May after the transfer.

 (5) However, if the transfer occurs in the period from 24 March to 22 May (inclusive) in a year, provider 1 must tell the ACA on or before 22 May in that year.

 (6) Also, if information given to the ACA under paragraph (3) (a), (b) or (c) is no longer correct, provider 1 must give the correct information to the ACA in writing as soon as practicable but no later than the 22 May mentioned in subsection (3) or (4).

 (7) In addition to the information given to the ACA under subsection (3), if the number is transferred permanently:

 (a) provider 1 and provider 2 must each state in writing given to the ACA:

 (i) the date of the transfer; and

 (ii) the company or business name of each provider; and

 (iii) the ACN or ARBN (if any) of provider 1; and

 (iv) the postal address of provider 1; and

 (b) the statement must be signed and dated by a person authorised to do so by the provider concerned; and

 (c) as soon as practicable after receiving the statement, the designated authority must amend information in the Register maintained under section 465 of the Act in accordance with the statement.

 (8) In paragraph (7) (c):

designated authority has the meaning given by subsection 465 (1) of the Act.

[2] Subsection 7.14 (1)

 omit

 1 year after its allocation, or within 1 year after it is taken to be allocated

 insert

 21 days before the next 22 May after its allocation, or within 21 days before the next 22 May after the day on which it is taken to have been allocated

[3] Subsection 7.21 (1)

 after

 withdraw

 insert

 all or any of

[4] Paragraph 7.21 (1) (a)

 omit

 due in respect

 insert

 payable for any 1 or more

[5] Subsection 11 (2), definition of portable service

 substitute

portable service means a freephone or local rate service, or a carriage service:

 (a) that is capable of voice telephony; and

 (b) that is provided for incoming calls at, wholly or principally, 1 fixed location that is an area identifiable, by the carriage service provider with which the call originates, from the number called and is:

 (i) a switching facility; or

 (ii) the premises occupied or used by a customer; or

 (iii) in the immediate vicinity of the premises occupied or used by a customer.

[6] Schedule 4, Part 1, after the item starting with the number prefix 12 22

 insert

12 23

National directory assistance

Call charge limited to low charge

4 digit number

No

 

Shared
non-selectable

[7] Schedule 4, Part 1, after the item starting with the number prefix 12 34

 insert

12 36

National directory assistance

4 digit number

No

 

Shared
non-selectable

[8] Schedule 10, the item for the operator service with the old prefix 013, column 3

 omit

 125

 insert

 12 23

[9] Schedule 10, the item for the operator service with the old prefix 0175, column 3

 omit

 125

 insert

 12 23

[10] Schedule 12, definition of local service, paragraph (b)

 omit

 at, wholly or principally, 1 fixed location

 insert

 at a location

[11] Schedule 12, definition of local service, subparagraph (b) (iii)

 omit

 immediate

Note

1. Made by the Australian Communications Authority on
                          1999, and notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on                           1999.

 This instrument amends the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997 notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 31 December 1997, as amended by:

  •      Telecommunications Numbering Amendment Plan 1998 notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 20 May 1998
  •      Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment (No. 2) 1998 notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 24 June 1998.

 

Overview

The Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1) was enacted by the Australian Communications Authority under section 455 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. This amendment aimed to address the need for updates and clarifications in the existing telecommunications numbering plan. The Australian Communications Authority, as the enacting body, introduced this amendment to ensure the telecommunications numbering plan remained relevant and efficient in the rapidly evolving communications landscape. The overarching policy objective was to facilitate smooth and orderly transitions in the telecommunications sector, ensuring that providers and consumers could adapt to changes without significant disruption. This legislative instrument, which took effect upon gazettal, brings necessary updates to the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997, including modifications to notification requirements, definition clarifications, and adjustments to number prefixes and services.

Scope and Application

The Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1) is a legislative instrument made under section 455 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA). This instrument commenced on gazettal and applies to the amendment of the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997, impacting the allocation, transfer, and usage of telecommunications numbers within Australia. It specifically targets telecommunications service providers and entities involved in the provision of telecommunications services, including freephone, local rate, and voice telephony services. The amendments cover various aspects such as the timing of number transfers, the information required for number transfers, and the definition of certain services and locations. Notably, the Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its primary text but does extend its application through subordinate instruments and amendments to the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997.

Key Provisions

The Telecommunications Numbering Plan Amendment 1999 (No. 1) amends the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997. The main operative sections of this amendment introduce changes in the timeframes for notifying the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) of telecommunications number transfers and updates the definition of portable services. Specifically, subsection 7.5(4) requires that telecommunications number providers notify the ACA at least 60 days before the first 22 May after the transfer, while subsection 7.14(1) mandates that numbers must be released 21 days before the next 22 May after their allocation. Additionally, the amendment modifies the definition of portable services in subsection 11(2), specifying that these services must be capable of voice telephony and provided at a fixed identifiable location. The obligations imposed by this Act on telecommunications providers include timely notification to the ACA about number transfers and ensuring that the information provided is accurate and up to date. Providers must also ensure that any changes to the information previously submitted are communicated to the ACA as soon as practicable but no later than 22 May of the relevant year. Furthermore, both the transferring and receiving providers must submit written statements to the ACA that include details such as the date of transfer, company names, ACN or ARBN numbers, and postal addresses. These statements must be signed and dated by an authorised person, and the designated authority must update the Register accordingly. Breaching the obligations set out in this legislation can lead to civil consequences. For instance, failure to notify the ACA within the stipulated timeframes can result in penalties. Although the exact penalties are not specified in the text, such breaches are typically addressed under the broader framework of the Telecommunications Act 1997, which may include fines or other administrative actions. The precise penalties would be determined based on the severity and nature of the breach, but they serve to enforce compliance and ensure that the telecommunications numbering plan operates smoothly and efficiently.

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