Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2025
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42 Transfer of codes
(1) A carriage service provider that holds an international signalling point code or a mobile network code:
(a) may only transfer the code to a registered carriage service provider; and
(b) must not transfer the code other than in the case of a transfer of business involving the providers.
(2) The ACMA must be given notice of the transfer in a form approved by the ACMA.
(4) The notice of transfer must be accompanied by the charge (if any) in relation to the notice fixed by a determination under section 60 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005.
(5) The transfer of the international signalling point code or the mobile network code takes effect when the ACMA acknowledges receipt of the completed notice of transfer.
(6) If the ACMA is not the designated authority, the ACMA must notify the designated authority of the transfer of the code and the date of transfer.