Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2025
97Replacement of provisions by industry code
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97 Replacement of provisions by industry code
Each of the following provisions does not apply to a carriage service provider if there is a registered industry code that applies to the carriage service provider that in the ACMA’s opinion has substantially the same effect as the provision:
(a) section 89;
(b) section 91;
(c) section 92;
(d) section 93;
(e) section 95.
Chapter 10—Number portability
Part 1—Implementation dates
98 Determining implementation dates
(1) The ACMA may determine the date (an implementation date) by which a carrier or carriage service provider must implement number portability for portable services in relation to one or more customers.
(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the ACMA must have regard to the following matters:
(a) the network capacity of the carrier or carriage service provider;
(b) the support systems available to the carrier or carriage service provider;
(c) other matters that are relevant to giving effect to number portability.