242ACharges in respect of allocation or use of numbers

##### 242A Charges in respect of allocation or use of numbers (1) In this section: > numbers means numbers in respect of telecommunications services to be provided across a public telecommunications network. > use, in relation to a number, means the continuing use of that number by a person after the allocation of that number to that person. (2) This section applies to: (a) the use, after this section commences, of numbers allocated before or after this section commences; and (b) any further allocation, after this section commences, of numbers allocated before or after this section commences; and (c) any allocation of numbers made after this section commences. (3) Subject to subsection (4), nothing in this Act or the Telecommunications (Numbering Charges) Act 1991 prevents a person from charging a fee in respect of any allocation or use of numbers to which this section applies. (4) Such a fee may only be charged in accordance with: (a) the policies set out in the national numbering plan; and (b) any determination under section 242B applicable in relation to that number.