5AMeaning of transferred

5A Meaning of transferred

(1A) A number is transferred if it is transferred in accordance with: (a) the rules and processes published by the numbering scheme manager; or (b) if there is no numbering scheme manager—the numbering plan made by the ACMA. (1) A number is transferred between 2 carriage service providers when the number is ported from one of the providers to the other provider. (2) Two carriage service providers may enter into a binding written agreement that provides that a number is transferred from one of them to the other. The carriage service providers must jointly give the ACMA written notice of the transfer, and also give the notice to the numbering scheme manager if there is one. The transfer takes effect on the later of the following: (a) the day on which the notice is given to the ACMA; (b) another day specified in the notice. (3) A number is transferred at the time worked out under subsection (1), and not at the time worked out under subsection (2), if the number is ported from one carriage service provider to another when: (a) an agreement described in subsection (2) and relating to the number is in force; or (b) a notice relating to the number has been given as described in that subsection.