23Use of 1223 for operator services on carriage service with price control arrangements

23  Use of 1223 for operator services on carriage service with price control arrangements

 (1) A carriage service provider may only use the number “1223” in connection with the supply of an operator service other than a directory assistance service (an optional service) in response to calls made using a carriage service:

 (a) that is not a public mobile telecommunications service; and

 (b) the charge for which is subject to the price control arrangements specified in a determination made by the Minister under subsection 154(1) of the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999;

if the optional service is provided in accordance with an approved operation plan.

 (2) An operation plan must set out arrangements to ensure the following outcomes:

 (a) that the carriage service provider will continue to supply a directory assistance service;

 (b) that the supply of optional services on “1223” will not diminish access to, or the supply of, the directory assistance service;

 (c) that consumers will be adequately informed about the availability of the optional service and any charges applicable to the supply of the optional service.