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GUIDE TO THE DANISH NUMBERING PLAN

BASED ON:

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 653 OF 3 JULY 2003 ON THE OVERALL DANISH NUMBERING PLAN (THE NUMBERING ORDER), AND

ACT NO. 418 OF 31 MAY 2000 ON COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS AND CONSUMER INTERESTS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

July 2003


GUIDE TO THE DANISH NUMBERING PLAN

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ........................................................................... 3 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE NUMBERING PLAN.................................................................. 5

II.1 THE NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN FOR TELEPHONY, ISDN AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ...................................................................... 5

II.2 OTHER NUMBERING PLANS...................................................................... 13 2.1 NUMBERING AND ADDRESSING PLANS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS..13 2.2 INTERNAL NUMBERING AND ADDRESSING IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS..............................................................................14

III. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................................17 III.1 APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................... 18

1.1 WHO CAN APPLY AND WHO CAN BE ASSIGNED NUMBERS?.......................18 1.2. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN ............................................................................18 1.3 NO RESERVATION................................................................................................20

III.2 OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS ..................................................................................................... 20

2.1 PAYMENT OF NUMBER CHARGES ....................................................................20 2.2 PUTTING INTO USE ..............................................................................................20 2.3 ROUTING................................................................................................................21 2.4 TRANSFER .............................................................................................................21 2.5 REASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................22

III.3 ASSIGNMENT AND TERMS....................................................................... 22 3.1 ASSIGNMENT ........................................................................................................22 3.2 TERMS PERTAINING TO ASSIGNMENT.............................................................23 3.3 PAYMENT FOR ASSIGNED NUMBERING RESOURCES ...................................23

III.4 RETURN, REVOCATION, WITHDRAWAL, MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT............................................................................................ 24

III.5 PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS ................................ 25 5.1 REFUSAL OF APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE....................26

III.6 PENALTY PROVISIONS.............................................................................. 26 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................27


I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

PURPOSE The purpose of the present Guide is to clarify the existing regulation in the numbering area. In addition, the Guide describes the basic principles for administration of the numbering area in Denmark. Annex 1 defines the concepts used most frequently in the Guide.

RULES IN THE NUMBERING AREA As mentioned above, the present Guide aims to clarify the existing regulation in the numbering area. This is done on the basis of the following documents: ? ? Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in

the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended, and ? ? Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan (the

Numbering Order) Chapter III of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market lays down the basic principles for the use and administration of numbering resources. These basic principles are reflected in the National IT and Telecom Agency's Numbering Order, which lays down more specific rules for the area.

The administration of numbers and addresses is a continuous process, and the current status will appear from the updated lists of numbering and addressing plans prepared by the National IT and Telecom Agency. Both the lists and the present Guide are available on the Agency's website at the address http://www.itst.dk under the subject "Numbering issues".


ADMINISTRATION OF THE NUMBERING AREA Under the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, administration of the overall Danish numbering plan, including the deployment, assignment, modification and withdrawal of numbers, number series and addresses, shall be handled by the National IT and Telecom Agency1. In the Numbering Order, the National IT and Telecom Agency lays down the overall deployment of numbers, number series and addresses in the Danish numbering plan in connection with the provision of electronic communications networks or services covered by the numbering plans and addresses specified in ITU recommendations for the numbering area. Also laid down are the principles for assignment and withdrawal of numbers and addresses. A more detailed description of the National IT and Telecom Agency's assignment procedure is given in Part III on page 17. The Numbering Order divides the numbering area into two main areas2, which together make up the overall Danish numbering plan: ? ? the numbering used at the interface to electronic communications networks (the

national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications), and

? ? the numbering and addressing used at the interface between individual electronic communications networks (other numbering plans).

The numbering and addressing at the interface to electronic communications networks is represented for instance by the combination of digits that the customer has to dial to specify the subscriber or network to which connection is desired. The technical numbering and addressing at the interface between the individual networks is represented by the codes etc. which are recommended by international agreements for use in connection with the flow of telecommunications traffic between the networks. The regulation of the numbering area is not applicable to numbering in dedicated networks using their own numbering plans3 (e.g. networks for internal communication in companies, such as extension numbers). Nor is the regulation applicable to the numbering used for addressing on the Internet.

1 Section 30, cf. section 25, of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended. 2 Section 1(1) in Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 3 Section 1(2) in Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


II . DESCRIPTION OF THE N UMBERING PLAN

The overall Danish numbering plan consists of: - the national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications (the

national numbering plan) - a variety of other numbering plans for internal numbering and data communication

with codes etc. for exchanging traffic between the networks

II.1 THE NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN FOR TELEPHONY, ISDN AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

The national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications is a common and unique plan. The plan is based on international standards and regulations for numbering in electronic communications networks, particularly ITU Recommendation E.164. The plan is common to the networks, which implies that the numbers may in principle be reached from all subscribers in networks for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications services that use the numbering plan. However, the exchange of traffic between networks will only be possible to the extent that the providers enter into interconnection agreements about this, and the content of such agreements might imply that certain services and numbers cannot be reached. Numbers within the European telephone numbering area, including numbers with special charging, may also in principle be reached from all networks for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications services. However, there is only an obligation to ensure routing if the provider can obtain coverage for the costs of delivering calls to the European numbering area via his network. The obligation to route calls to numbers with special charging applies only if this is economically and technically feasible, and if the receiver of the call has not chosen to limit access to calling such numbers. The plan is unique, which implies that a given number has only one application/one purpose, no matter where the call is originated in the public electronic communications networks. For example, calls to 112 will always give free access via the designated channels to the emergency centres established by the authorities. Another rule applicable to subscriber numbers is that calls to a given number will always go to the same user, no matter where the call is originated in the public electronic communications networks. Basically, the national numbering plan is laid out as a closed non-geographical 8-digit plan. This means that there can be no more than 8 digits in a subscriber number, and that the numbers do not contain information indicating where in the country they are located. The major part of the numbers in the Danish numbering plan are 8-digit, but there are also short codes with 3, 4 or 5 digits. Short codes are placed in the number


series beginning with digits 0-1, while the 8-digit numbers are placed in number series beginning with digits 2-9. Previously, each individual number series was allocated for a specific purpose, but with the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market it has merely been chosen to allocate separate series for short codes, numbers with special tariff conditions and for reservation for the purpose of rearrangement at a later date1. All other numbering resources may in principle be used for the same purpose, although assignment will basically continue to follow the plan shown on the next page.

1 Section 25(2), no. 1, of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended.


Overall deployment of the national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications,

specified for a- and b-digits (updated 25 July 2003)

a b 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0 International prefix Reserve (b)

1 4-digit carrier select codes 3-digit short

codes Reserve (b) 5-digit

network access codes

Reserve (b)

2 Mainly mobile communications1

3 Mainly mobile communications Mainly telephony/ISDN

4 Mainly mobile communications Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN

5 Mainly mobile communications Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN

6 Mainly mobile communications Mainly telephony/ISDN1

7

Mainly split charge and

mainly in the area of

ISDN/telephony

Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN

8 Freephone Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN

9 Premium rate

services Reserve (b) Mainly telephony/ISDN

That a number series is allocated as reserve means that no numbers are assigned from it at the present time. In the numbering plan, the following two forms of reserve have been allocated: a) Reserves for future expansion of the numbering plan (number series with first digit 2-9 and third digit 0). b) Extra capacity (number series 01-09, 108-109, 164-169, 12-15, 17, 19, 42, 52, 71, 81, 83-85, 906-908, 91-95). Not all reserved number series appear directly from the table as this is only specified for the first two digits. 1 Number series 2599 and 6988 will only be assigned to providers with a minimal number requirement. Only number series of 1,000 numbers will be assigned. Numdesignated as reserve for providers with a minimal number requirement, but these series will only be put into use when deemed necessary.


The Numbering Order is arranged in such a manner that there are three types of number series: A) Number series that may only be used for a specific purpose, and where this series is

the only one in which the service in question may be placed. B) Number series that may only be used for a specific purpose, but where it is

acceptable to place the service in question in other number series. C) Number series in which all forms of services may be placed, except services

mentioned under A. 1.A TYPE A SERIES Number series of this type may only be used for a specific purpose, and consequently it is not possible to place services of any other type on these numbers. Furthermore, services to be placed within this type of series must not be placed in other number series. There are only two number series of this type, namely:

? ? 00 international prefix1 The international prefix is used for international calls and is followed directly by the country code of the country in question and the national number dialled. The country code means the unique 1-, 2- or 3-digit code allocated by the ITU according to Recommendation E.164. Denmark's country code is 45. The use of 00 as an international prefix implements Article 27(1) of the Universal Service Directive2. ? ? 901-905defgh information and content services3 Number series 901, 902, 903, 904 and 905 are used for various categories of information and content services (referred to as Code 900 services in Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan).

Information and content services may only be placed in the relevant number series. Furthermore, numbers in the 901-905 series may not be used for purposes other than information and content services.

1 Section 12(1) and (2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive). 3 Section 19(1) and (2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


1.B TYPE B SERIES Number series of this type may only be used for a specific purpose, and consequently it is not possible to place services of any other type on these numbers. However, services that may be placed in these series may also be placed in other number series. Thus it is ensured that a given number series will only contain specific services, but providers are not prevented from using other numbers for offering such services. The following number series fall within this category:

? ? 10cd carrier select codes 1 Number series 10cd is used for 4-digit carrier select codes. Carrier selection means that the end-user, in connection with each individual call, may choose another provider. Number series 108d-109d have been allocated for 4-digit carrier select codes, but will only be put into use when deemed necessary.

? ? 11c 3-digit short codes for provision of USO2 services or special services3 Numbers in number series 11c are used as 3-digit short codes for provision of USO services or services of particular importance to society, i.e. the services mentioned in section 26(1) and (3) of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. In this connection, it should be emphasized that 3-digit short codes are a very limited resource, for which reason access to assignment of these codes will be strongly limited. However, the decision as to whether a 3-digit short code can be assigned will depend on a concrete assessment of the service for which a short code is desired. ? ? 112 emergency number4 112 is used for calls to the public emergency service. This use implements Article 26 of the Universal Service Directive5. ? ? 16cde 5-digit access codes6 to other networks 5-digit numbers in the 16-series are used for connecting directly to other networks and services, including data communications networks such as VPN services. Number series 164de-169de are allocated for 5-digit access codes, but will only be put into use when deemed necessary.

1 Section 14 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 USO: Universal Service Obligation. 3 Section 15 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 4 Section 13 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 5 Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive). 6 Section 16 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


? ? 18cd 4- digit short codes for directory enquiry services or special services1 Numbers in series 18cd are used for access to directory enquiry services and for provision of services that are of particular importance to society and for provision of common services of a special consumer-oriented or social nature related to the provision of electronic communications networks or services, i.e. the services mentioned in section 26, nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6, of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. 4-digit short codes are a very limited resource, and at the present time there are only few examples of these numbers being assigned for purposes other than directory enquiry services. In considering whether a service may be regarded as being of particular importance to society, it is essential that the service should be nationwide, widely informative and be used regularly. Thus it will be considered important how many people have access to the service, how many people will use the service, how frequently the service will be used, and how large a proportion of the population is addressed by the service. However, the decision as to whether a 4-digit short code can be assigned will depend on a concrete assessment of the service for which a short code is desired. In this connection, it should be noted that the criteria mentioned above will apply to each individual service even if the services are offered under the same short code. ? ? 80cdefgh freephone numbers without call- or minute-based charging 2 Number series 80cdefgh is used for services where calls are made without call- or minute-based charging of the calling end-user. These numbers are not used for Universal International Freephone Services. For this purpose, Universal International Freephone Numbers (UIFN) are used, which is a numbering resource allocated and administered directly by the ITU. More information about UIFN numbers may be found in ITU Recommendations E.169 and E.152.3 ? ? 909defgh services where the call is charged at a premium rate4 Number series 909defgh is used for a provider's premium rate services on condition that these services are not Code 900 services (e.g. payphones).

1 Section 17 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 18 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 3 See http://www.itu.int/itudoc/itu-t/rec/e/index.html 4 Section 20 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


1.C TYPE C-SERIES Number series of this type may in principle be used for all forms of services (except for services that may only be placed in type A series), but in practice they will still be assigned mainly for the purposes shown in the table on page 7.

? ? 32-39, 43-49, 53-59, 62-69, 72-79, 8001, 82, 86-89 and 96-99 mainly for telephony/ISDN

These number series are mainly used for 8-digit subscriber numbers for fixed networks/ISDN. Number series 6988 is designated for providers with a minimal number requirement and will be assigned in number series of 1,0001. Number series 6989 is designated as reserve for providers with a minimal number requirement. Accordingly, this series will only be put into use when deemed necessary. The Act does not distinguish between number series allocated for fixed networks/ISDN and mobile communications, but the National IT and Telecom Agency will maintain a distinction for some time yet, prescribing use mainly for fixed networks/ISDN and mobile communications respectively. ? ? 2bcdefgh, 30-31cdefgh, 40-41cdefgh, 50-51cdefgh and 60-61cdefgh mainly for

mobile communications These number series are mainly used for 8-digit subscriber numbers for mobile communications. Number series 31 and 41 are designated mainly for mobile communications, but will only be put into use when deemed necessary. Number series 2599 is designated for providers with a minimal number requirement and will be assigned in number series of 1,0002. Number series 2598 is designated as reserve for providers with a minimal number requirement. Accordingly, this series will only be put into use when deemed necessary. The need for numbers for mobile communications is still increasing, and additional number series are allocated for this purpose as required. ? ? 70cdefgh mainly for split charging, and mainly in the area of ISDN/telephony Numbers in this number series are mainly used for calls where the called subscriber (user of the 70-number) pays, and is thus co-financing, parts of the minute-based price for the call. Numbers in this series are mainly used for 8-digit subscriber numbers for ISDN/fixed networks.

1 Section 5 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 5 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


1.D RESERVES1 From Annex 1 to the Numbering Order it appears that two forms of reserve have been allocated, i.e. number series from which numbers are not assigned at the present time. By 13 July 2000, these were as follows:

1) Reserves for future expansion of the numbering plan

Number series with first digit 2-9 and third digit 0 are allocated for future expansion of the numbering plan2. As it is desirable that the technical capability to expand the numbering plan (transition to a new numbering plan) should be maintained at all times, it is intended to set aside the numbers 2bcdefgh-9bcdefgh where the c-digit is equal to 0. This will make it possible, if required, to expand the numbering plan by adding a "0" after the second digit in the existing numbering plan. During the transitional period with two active numbering plans, these can be distinguished from one another since numbers in the new numbering plan will have 0 at the third digit position. 2) General extra capacity

Number series 01-09, 12-15, 17, 19, 42, 52, 71, 81, 83-85, 906-908 and 91-95 are allocated as reserves until the National IT and Telecom Agency, for capacity reasons or general number planning reasons, deems it necessary to open these number series. The series may thus be opened when needed without any amendments to current legislation. The reserves will generally be allocated as follows:

01-09 and 12-15 are held as reserves for possible later internationally harmonized use. 17 is held as a reserve for the use of short codes3. 19 is held as a non-specified reserve. 42, 52, 71, 81 and 83-85 as well as 91-95 are allocated as reserves for ordinary telephony and ISDN services. 906-908 is held as a reserve for coming services regulated on the same principles as the services provided in other 90-series.

1 Section 25(2) of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. 2 Until 1996, number series 8001 was used by TDC Solutions for freephone services. This series is being phased out gradually when the existing subscription relationship between TDC Solutions and the individual customer is terminated. Subsequently the number series will be designated as reserve. 3 As for 177, it should be noted that TDC can continue to use this up to 31 December 2003.


II.2 OTHER NUMBERING PLANS

2.1 NUMBERING AND ADDRESSING PLANS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS

The regulation of numbering and addressing plans for data communications is found in section 23 of the Numbering Order.

2.1.1 Data Network Identification Code (DNIC)1 Numbering in public data networks is laid down in ITU Recommendation X.121, which states that terminal connection points (customers) should be identifiable by a number having 14 digits as a maximum. In the following, these 14 digits are designated as DNIC AB CD EF GH IJ Of this maximum of 14 digits, the first four digits are known as the DNIC (Data Network Identification Code), which serves as the universal number of the data network to which the subscriber is connected. Within the ITU it is realized that the number of data networks might exceed the limit addressable by four digits, and it has therefore been decided that the switches of the data networks should be able to route on five digits. Technically, this opens up the possibility of including the first digit of the subscriber number (the "A" digit) for identification - in combination with the preceding digits - of the network concerned. The global utilization of DNICs is handled by the ITU, while allocation of the second part of the DNIC is handled nationally, which means that the resource available to Denmark is DNICs 2380-2389 and 2390-2399 (the subsequent 10 digits are allocated by the provider himself). Each DNIC may be divided into 10 parts and can therefore be assigned as 1/1 or as 1/10 DNIC. 2.1.2 ADministration Management Domain (ADMD)2 ADMD addresses (ADministration Management Domain) is an addressing system used in certain data networks. The assignment of ADMD addresses is made in accordance with the overall framework laid down in ITU Recommendations F.400/X.400 and F.401.

1 Section 23(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 23(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


The assignment aims to ensure that identical names do not occur within the individual countries. Assignment of addresses will be based on the applicant's wishes to the greatest possible extent.

2.2 INTERNAL NUMBERING AND ADDRESSING IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

Regulations regarding internal numbering and addressing in electronic communications networks are found in section 24 of the Numbering Order. Electronic communications networks designed on the basis of recommendations from the ITU and standards issued by ETSI may only use the numbering and addressing systems specified by the ITU and ETSI for the purpose of interconnection and identification1. In Denmark, numbering and addressing systems used for internal exchange of call data etc. are administered by the National IT and Telecom Agency to the extent that the numbers and addresses in question represent a limited resource, or where practical circumstances indicate that the administration should be placed under the Agency. On this basis, the National IT and Telecom Agency is currently administering and assigning ISPCs, NSPCs, MNCs, OPIDs and IINs, see below.

2.2.1 International Signalling Point Code (ISPC)2 An ISPC (International Signalling Point Code) may best be described as the address of one of the many computers that control a switch in the telephony, ISDN and mobile communications networks. All these computers are interconnected in a packet-switched data network whose transmission links consist of 64 kbit/s channels. This arrangement, known as common channel signalling, is specified by the ITU under the name of Signalling System #7, and numbering for ISPCs is described in ITU Recommendation Q.708. It should be noted that the signalling network is structured into two functionally independent levels, namely the international and national levels. The National IT and Telecom Agency assigns codes both at the international level (ISPCs) and the national level (NSPCs). An ISPC consists of three fields, with 14 bits/5 digits in all:

Zone code (3 bits) (1 digit)

Area code (8 bits)

(3 digits)

Point code (3 bits) (1 digit)



At the international level, the first three bits (1 digit) indicate in which of the world's 8 regions the signalling point is located. The next 8 bits (3 digits) indicate in which of 256 areas within the region the signalling point is located. Finally, the last 3 bits (1 digit) indicate which of 8 signalling points within the area is being addressed. This means that globally there may be a maximum of 16,384 signalling points with separate ISPCs. (However, various restrictions imply that in practice the number of ISPC points will be a good deal below 16,384). For Europe the zone code is 2, and Denmark has areas codes 076, 077, 078 and 079, each with 8 point codes. Thus ISPCs 2-076-0 to 2-079-7 are currently available to Denmark. 2.2.2 National Signalling Point Code (NSPC)1 Like an ISPC, an NSPC can best be described as the address of one of the many computers that control a switch in the telephony, ISDN and mobile communications networks. All these computers are interconnected in a packet-switched data network whose transmission links consist of 64 kbit/s channels. This arrangement, known as common channel signalling, is specified by the ITU under the name of Signalling System #7 (often referred to as SS7). In Denmark, an NSPC has the following structure: a-bc-def. "a" is 3 bits and will be indicated as a figure between 0 and 7 containing 8 possible values. "bc" is 4 bits and will be indicated as a figure between 0 and 15 containing 16 possible values. Finally, "def", using 7 bits, indicates a figure between 0 and 127 and thus contains 128 possible values. Furthermore, NSPCs can be indicated in decimal values or hexadecimal values, but this is only another way of representing the NSPC.

2.2.3 Mobile Network Code (MNC)2 The Mobile Network Code (MNC), which is part of the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), is described partly in ITU Recommendation E.212 and partly in ETSI's standard ETS 300 523. In mobile communication networks designed according to the GSM standard, each mobile customer has a unique identity, known as the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI). The identity is used solely on the link between the SIM card of the mobile terminal and the subscriber register of the mobile exchange.



The IMSI consists of three parts, which are not allowed to exceed 15 digits in all:

MCC (3 digits)

MNC

(2-3 digits)

MSIN

(max. 10 digits)

The MCC (Mobile Country Code) indicates the mobile subscriber's country of domicile. MCCs are administered by the ITU. The MNC (Mobile Network Code) indicates the network within the mobile subscriber's country of domicile. The MSIN (Mobile Subscriber Identification Number) identifies the subscriber within the individual network. The three digits of the MCC are 2 for Europe and 38 for Denmark. In Denmark, the MNC consists of 2 digits (00-99), which means that 100 MNCs are currently available to Denmark. 2.2.4 OPerator IDentity (OPID)1 OPID (OPerator IDentity) is part of the Radio Identity Code (RIC). The standard is laid down in ETS 300 133-4 and in ITU Recommendation E.212. An OPID is the number used by the system on the radio path to identify the home operator of a receiver. The OPID has a total length of 13 bits and is similar in many ways to the MNC, but is a specification for the digital ERMES network and paging system. Like the MNC, the OPID consists of three parts:

Zone code (3 bits) (1 digit)

Country code (7 bits)

(1-3 digits)

Operator code (3 bits) (1 digit)

The OPID comprises the first three parts of a RIC's five parts. The last two parts represent the local address. The zone code for Europe is 2 and the country code for Denmark is 38. Codes 2-38-0 to 2-38-7 are currently available to Denmark. 2.2.5 Issuer Identification Number (IIN)2 An IIN (Issuer Identification Number) is a number that has to be put on any international charge card to identify the card issuer. The ITU has undertaken to handle the general allocation of the special international charge cards (phonecards) issued by telecommunications companies and mutually recognized by these. The standard is described in ITU Recommendation E.1183.

1 Section 24(5) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 24(6) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 3 http://www.itu.int/itudoc/itu-t/rec/e/index.html


The IIN consists of three parts, which are not allowed to exceed 7 digits in all:

MII (89 for Tele)

Country code

(45 for Denmark)

Issuer Identifier Number

(in Denmark 2 digits)

Each issuer of phonecards is assigned a number where the first two digits are "89". The first two digits is also known as the Major Industry Identifier, and "89" indicates that the charge card in question is used for telecommunications purposes. The next 1-3 digits identify the card issuer's country of domicile. The ITU has set these digits to be identical with the country code of the country concerned, cf. ITU Recommendation E.164 - for Denmark the code is thus "45". The overall IIN length for Denmark is fixed at 6 digits. 2.2.6 Other names and addresses for internal identification The National IT and Telecom Agency may undertake the administration of additional resources for internal numbering and addressing in the electronic communications networks. This is not planned at present, but in case the industry or international forums contact the National IT and Telecom Agency and demonstrate a need for this, it will be possible for the Agency to undertake the administration of additional Danish parts of such resources.

III . ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE S

Under section 25 of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, the National IT and Telecom Agency is responsible for administration of the overall Danish numbering plan. Accordingly, it is the National IT and Telecom Agency's task to allocate, assign, modify and withdraw numbers, number series and addresses1.

1 Section 30, cf. section 25, of Act No. 418 of 31 July 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended.


III.1 APPLICATIONS

1.1 WHO CAN APPLY AND WHO CAN BE ASSIGNED NUMBERS?

Numbering resources are assigned to any person who provides or intends to provide electronic communications networks or services, and who requests to be assigned numbering resources1. The National IT and Telecom Agency does not assign numbering resources to major customers or dedicated networks established directly by one or more end-users2. Applications requesting assignment of numbering resources should be prepared in one of the Scandinavian languages or in English and be addressed to: National IT and Telecom Agency Tel.: +45 35 45 00 00 Holsteinsgade 63 Fax: +45 35 45 00 10 DK-2100 Copenhagen E-mail: [email protected] To apply for numbering resources, an application form may be obtained from the National IT and Telecom Agency or be downloaded from the Agency's website (http://www.itst.dk/) under "Numbering issues". Applications may be made by letter, fax or e-mail. A correctly completed application will ensure quicker processing in the National IT and Telecom Agency. Any assignment will be decided by the Agency not later than three weeks after the application, subject to the necessary information being available3. However, in connection with standard applications, the Agency will aim to make a decision within two weeks at the most. 1.2. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN

In connection with the application, the following information must be given as a minimum4: ? ? The applicant's name and address (full name of company and any short name),

preferably including telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. ? ? In case the billing address is different from the postal address, this must be stated. ? ? Contact person responsible, preferably with direct number, e-mail etc. (in

connection with the application it is also possible to state a contact person for numbering matters who may be included on the National IT and Telecom Agency's list of contacts for questions regarding numbering aspects, see section 3.1).

1 Section 4(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 4(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 3 Section 4(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.. 4 See the National IT and Telecom Agency's application form for assignment of number series (based on

section 4(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan).


? ? Description of the intended use of the numbers, number series and addresses applied for (qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the service).

? ? Expected starting date of the service. ? ? The estimated need for numbers and number series, supported by relevant plans for

the telecommunications services in question for a 5-year period (justification of requirements/preferences). In this connection, it must be stated how many customers the company has today, and how many customers the company expects to have in future. It must also be stated how many numbers the company expects to need for service providers, and how large a need there is for numbers for other purposes, e.g. retailers, reservation for major customers, tests. However, this does not apply in the case of individual numbers (short codes).

? ? It is possible to apply for a specific non-reserved numbering resource, but alternatives should preferably be stated, including priorities.

? ? In the case of applications for 3-digit short codes in the 11c series or 4-digit short codes in the 18cd series (sections 15 and 17 of the Numbering Order), it must be stated for what service the short code is intended to be used, how many people will have access to the service, how frequently the service will be used, and how large a proportion of the population is addressed by the service.

? ? For applications concerning numbers for data communications (section 23 of the Numbering Order) and for internal numbering, addressing and identification, the physical implementation address should also be stated.

In addition to the information above, providers of electronic communications networks or services who have been assigned numbering resources are under an obligation to give all information found necessary by the National IT and Telecom Agency for administration of the numbering regulation1. 8-digit numbers within the national numbering plan are assigned to providers of electronic communications networks or services in series of 10,000 or 100,000 numbers. Furthermore, series of 1,000 numbers are assigned in number series 2599 and 69882 for providers with a minimal requirement. 8-digit subscriber numbers with special charging are assigned in series of 100 or 1,000 numbers3. In addition to series of 100,000 and 10,000, 70-numbers are also assigned in series of 1,000 in view of the special use of 70-numbers. Other numbers or addresses (e.g. short codes, DNICs or ADMD addresses) are assigned individually to the providers.

1 Section 107 of Act No. 418 of 31 July 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended. 2 Number series 2598 and 6989 are designated as reserve for providers with a minimal number requirement. These number series will only be put into use when deemed necessary. 3 Section 5(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


1.3 NO RESERVATION

It is not possible to reserve numbers, number series or addresses. However, as an element in the deployment of the numbering plans it will be possible for the National IT and Telecom Agency to earmark certain numbers and number series temporarily for use in continuation of already assigned numbering resources assigned to a company. But any reservation as such will not come into question, as the Agency's administration and assignment of numbers, number series and addresses must at all times be based on the principle that everybody should have equal access to utilizing the common numbering resource. III.2 OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS

A provider of electronic communications networks or services based on numbering plans governed by the legislation on numbering is obliged to observe the provisions of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market and the Numbering Order. The provider must also observe the terms stipulated in connection with the assignment1. Furthermore, the provider is responsible for the use of assigned numbers, number series and addresses for which the provider has transferred the right of use to others2, e.g. by reassignment to a service provider. 2.1 PAYMENT OF NUMBER CHARGES

In case numbers, number series and addresses have been reassigned to another provider (e.g. a service provider), the party who has been assigned numbering resources must pay the number charge collected by the National IT and Telecom Agency for assigned numbers, number series and addresses. This is also the case in relation to numbers subsequently reassigned via porting. Thus the rule is that r the provider who has been assigned the numbering resources to pay the number charge collected by the National IT and Telecom Agency. 2.2 PUTTING INTO USE

In connection with concrete assignments, the National IT and Telecom Agency will basically require that the assigned numbering resources be put into use not later than 12 months from the date of assignment. 1 Section 8(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 8(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


2.3 ROUTING

Providers of electronic communications networks or services shall ensure correct routing of calls to subscriber numbers comprised in the overall Danish numbering plan1. Providers of electronic communications networks or services shall also ensure correct routing of calls to the European numbering area2. This means that providers, to the extent that they offer end-user products including calls to the relevant type of subscriber numbers, must then deliver the call, directly or indirectly, to the provider who has been assigned the subscriber number3 The option that the provider may route a call both directly and indirectly means that a provider need not have interconnection agreements with all other providers of electronic communications networks or services as a call can be routed by means of one or more intermediate providers. Thus the routing obligation involves two conditions:

1. The provider who is to route the call must offer the services in question himself, including calls to the relevant categories of numbers, and

2. An interconnection agreement must have been made on routing the numbers/services in question.

Especially in relation to routing to the European numbering area, it should be noted that the routing obligation applies only if the providers can obtain coverage of the costs of delivering calls to the European numbering area via their networks. This also applies to numbers in the European numbering area with special charging if it is economically and technically feasible, the obligation being applicable only if the receiver of the call has not chosen to limit access to such calling. 2.4 TRANSFER

Transfer of numbering resources may be relevant in connection with transfer or sale of customers to another operator where customer numbers and perhaps other numbering resources are also transferred, and in connection with business closedowns etc. Transfer of numbers may also come into question if a provider transfers an entire business area, including numbering resources, to another provider. A provider who has been assigned numbering resources must not transfer these to another provider without the approval of the National IT and Telecom Agency4. 1 Section 30(3) of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. 2 Section 30(4) of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. 3 Section 30(5) of Act No. 418 of 31 May 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. 4 Section 9(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


Following the transfer of a numbering resource approved by the National IT and Telecom Agency, the provider to whom the resource is transferred will be liable for payment of the number charge in relation to the National IT and Telecom Agency. Furthermore, the provider to whom the numbering resource has been transferred will be the rights holder, considered as having been assigned the number by the National IT and Telecom Agency. 2.5 REASSIGNMENT

Reassignment occurs in connection with service providers and number portability etc. In the case of reassignment, it will still be the original provider who has formally been assigned the numbering resource by the National IT and Telecom Agency. However, the numbering resource is made available to another provider by the provider who has been assigned the resource by the National IT and Telecom Agency. Among other things, this means that it will be the original provider who is liable for payment of the number charge. A provider must not reassign numbering resources to a provider who has not been able to be assigned the numbering resources by the National IT and Telecom Agency if this is due to scarcity within the overall numbering resources1.

III.3 ASSIGNMENT AND TERMS

3.1 ASSIGNMENT

As soon as the application has been fully considered and the number lists have been updated, the applicant will be notified in writing of the assignment. Any assignment will be decided by the National IT and Telecom Agency not later than three weeks after the application, subject to the necessary information being available2. However, in connection with standard applications, the Agency will aim to make a decision within two weeks at the most. Likewise, the National IT and Telecom Agency will notify the ITU of the assignment of numbers, number series and addresses for the purpose of insertion and announcement in the ITU's Operational Bulletin3. Other providers of electronic communications networks or services will not automatically receive notification of assignments from the National IT and Telecom Agency. If necessary, the providers who are assigned numbering resources must therefore contact the other providers themselves to inform these of the assignment. 1 Section 9(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 4(1) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.. 3 ITU Operational Bulletin may be read on www.itu.int/itudoc/itu-t/ob-lists/op-bull/index.html. The printed version may be ordered on www.itu.int/itudoc/itu-t/ob-lists/notice/index.html


The current assignment will appear from the National IT and Telecom Agency's numbering plans/lists, which are also available on the Agency's website http://www.itst.dk (see section I). On the website there is also a list of persons at the providers who may be contacted for questions regarding numbering aspects. The list contains information for companies from which the National IT and Telecom Agency has received specific information about this. 3.2 TERMS PERTAINING TO ASSIGNMENT

Pursuant to section 30(2) of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, cf. section 7 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan, the National IT and Telecom Agency may lay down specific terms for assigning numbers, number series or addresses, including the following: ? ? Definition of the service for which numbers, number series or addresses may be

used as well as any requirements associated with the provision of such service. ? ? Actual and effective use of numbers, number series or addresses. ? ? The latest date on which these shall be put into use. ? ? Maximum period of validity, subject to possible modifications of the national

numbering plan. ? ? Obligations according to international agreements for the use of numbers, number

series or addresses.

3.3 PAYMENT FOR ASSIGNED NUMBERING RESOURCES

The number charge is fixed annually in the Finance Act1. The National IT and Telecom Agency collects number charges from providers who have been or are being assigned numbers, number series or addresses by the Agency.

1 Section 32(3) of Act No. 418 of 31 July 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended.

The current amount of the charge for specific numbering resources is updated each year following adoption of the Finance Act and is shown on the National IT and Telecom Agency's website at the address http://www.itst.dk under the subject "numbering issues".


For numbers in the national numbering plan, the amount collected reflects the space they occupy in the numbering plan. For example, a 4-digit short code will cost 10,000 x the price of an 8-digit subscriber number because it occupies the space for 10,000 subscriber numbers. As for numbers and addresses in the other numbering plans administered by the National IT and Telecom Agency, the price of these in relation to an 8-digit subscriber number is fixed in proportion to their scarcity. More detailed rules for the Agency's collection of number charges are laid down in the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market1. The number charge for already assigned numbering resources is collected when the Finance Act for the year in question has been adopted. The charges will normally be collected in December of the year before the year to be paid for. For numbering resources assigned during the year, the number charge will be collected for the remaining quarters of the year, including the quarter in which assignment is made. On the return or revocation of numbering resources, the National IT and Telecom Agency will refund any number charges paid for the remaining quarters of the year that have not yet been commenced. As for non-payment, please refer to the section on withdrawal.

III.4 RETURN, REVOCATION, WITHDRAWAL, MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT

A provider may at any time return the numbering resources that the National IT and Telecom Agency has assigned to him. However, a provider may only return complete number series to the same extent as these were assigned. Thus it will not be possible to return parts of number series assigned2. Such return may take effect, at the earliest, from the date on which the National IT and Telecom Agency receives notification of it. The National IT and Telecom Agency may revoke numbering resources in case of serious and repeated violations of the provisions of Part 6 of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, the Numbering Order or terms laid down in connection with the assignment. For example, revocation can be effected if the number charge is not paid in due time and a subsequent reminder shows that the provider in question still fails to pay3. The National IT and Telecom Agency may withdraw numbering resources if this is necessary as a result of modifications in the overall Danish numbering plan. In that case, withdrawal is subject to a notice of three years4. For example, this rule may be expected to be used if at some future date the existing 8-digit numbering plan for telephony, 1 Section 32 of Act No. 418 of 31 July 2000 on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market, as subsequently amended. 2 Number series where 100,000 numbers have been assigned at the same time may be returned in whole series of 10,000 if it would have been possible to assign the 100,000-series in individual series of 10,000. 3 Section 25 of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 4 Section 26(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


ISDN and mobile communications is no longer sufficient, and extension to a 9-digit numbering plan becomes relevant. Furthermore, withdrawal may be effected if assigned number resources have not been taken into use or are no longer in use, and if it is deemed necessary for capacity or planning reasons. In that case, withdrawal will be effected at a notice of six months1. The National IT and Telecom Agency may modify or replace already assigned number resources with others if it is deemed necessary for capacity reasons or for reasons concerned with general number planning. Numbering resources may also be modified or replaced if, based on an overall assessment, it is deemed expedient for the purpose of ensuring efficient utilization of the overall numbering capacity. Modification of numbering resources already taken into use is subject to a notice of three years2. If the numbering resources are no longer in use or have not been taken into use, these can be modified or replaced at a notice of six months3. A decision on revocation, withdrawal, modification or replacement may be appealed, see section 5.1 below. As for the accounting of number charges in case numbering resources are revoked or returned, see section 3.3 above.

III.5 PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS

In considering the application, the National IT and Telecom Agency will take account of the provider's wishes to the greatest possible extent, and if any questions in connection with the application need clarification, the Agency will contact the applicant before making any decision. On the basis of the application, the National IT and Telecom Agency will decide the extent to which the application may be met, and the specific numbers, number series and addresses that may be assigned. It should be mentioned that in choosing the specific numbers and number series in the numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications, it will be an important consideration that the numbering plan should be able to "last as long as possible". To achieve this, large continuous parts of the numbering plan should always be kept available to the maximum extent possible. If several applications for the same numbering resource are received, the application first registered as received by the National IT and Telecom Agency will be dealt with first. This means that the administration will generally be based on a "first come first served" principle4.

1 Section 26(3) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 2 Section 27(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 3 Section 27(3) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan. 4 Section 6(2) of Executive Order No. 653 of 3 July 2003 on the Overall Danish Numbering Plan.


When new number series for the use of short codes are taken into use, the National IT and Telecom Agency, through public advertising, will invite providers to express any wishes for specific short codes. Where such wishes coincide, assignment will be based on a procedure of drawing lots arranged by the Notary Public1. 5.1 REFUSAL OF APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

The National IT and Telecom Agency may refuse an application if the necessary information cannot be made available, or in order to ensure that sufficient overall short code resources are available within the range of numbers allocated. The National IT and Telecom Agency may also refuse an application for numbering resources if the provider is planning to undertake his own segmentation of such resources, for example according to product types or geographical areas2. A decision by the National IT and Telecom Agency which is not acceptable to the applicant, i.e. a decision to refuse an application wholly or partly, may be appealed to the Telecommunications Complaints Board, Bredgade 43, DK-1260 Copenhagen K. Any complaints must be submitted in writing within four weeks after the date on which the decision was notified. Attention is drawn to the fact that pursuant to Executive Order No. 742 of 3 September 2002 on the Activities of the Telecommunications Complaints Board, a fee (currently DKK 4,000) has to be paid for hearing of complaints by the Telecommunications Complaints Board. The amount will be collected by the Secretariat of the Telecommunications Consumer Board and the Telecommunications Complaints Board.

III.6 PENALTY PROVISIONS

Sections 111 and 112 of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market contain provisions under which penalties may be imposed for violation of the legislation or terms laid down in pursuance thereof, and also for failure to supply the necessary information to the National IT and Telecom Agency.



Annex 1.

DEFINITIONS

EMERGENCY NUMBER An emergency number means a number which, in an emergency or disaster situation, makes the public able to call the public emergency service. THE OVERALL DANISH NUMBERING PLAN The overall Danish numbering plan means those parts of international numbering and addressing plans that have been allocated to Denmark by the ITU, including the national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications, and plans for data communications. ROUTING Routing means that a provider, directly or indirectly, delivers a call made to an end-user's subscriber number to the provider under whom the subscriber number is connected. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Electronic communications networks mean any form of radio- or cable-based telecommunications infrastructure used for handling electronic communications services between network termination points. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE Electronic communications services mean services that consist wholly or partly in electronic conveyance of communications in the form of sound, images, text or combinations thereof, by means of radio or telecommunications techniques, between network termination points, including two-way and one-way communications, point-to-point communications, and point-to-multipoint communications. CARRIER PRESELECTION Carrier preselection means a permanent agreement to the effect that the end-user generally wants to use a specific provider other than the provider with whom the end-user otherwise has a customer relationship, for transport of all or parts of the end-user's outgoing calls. FREE CARRIER SELECTION Free carrier selection means facilities that allow end-users connected to public electronic communications networks or services intended for provision of fixed network or mobile telephony to choose which provider should undertake the transport of parts of the end-user's outgoing calls. This can be made via carrier preselection or call-by-call carrier selection. INFORMATION AND CONTENT SERVICE Information and content services mean any form of electronic provision of information or content to which other end-users get access via an electronic communications network or an electronic communications service on the basis of an individual request.


ITU International Telecommunication Union. An international organization under UN dealing with telecommunications questions. For further information on ITU, see www.itu.org. SHORT CODE A short code means a 3-, 4- or 5-digit number giving access to services for the purposes mentioned in section 26 of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. COUNTRY CODE A country code means the unique 1-, 2- or 3-digit code allocated by the ITU in accordance with ITU recommendations, including E.164 and E.238. NETWORK TERMINATION POINT A network termination point means the physical or logical interface in an electronic communications network that constitutes the end-user's connection to this, cf. section 3(3) of the Act on Competitive Conditions and Consumer Interests in the Telecommunications Market. NUMBER SERIES A number series means a block of numbers from the national numbering plan for telephony, ISDN and mobile communications that has the same initial digits. A number series is defined in blocks of numbers of 100, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000, or 1,000,000. CALL-BY-CALL CARRIER SELECTION Call-by-call carrier selection means that the end-user, in connection with each individual call, may choose another provider by using a short code or an ordinary subscriber number. TRANSFER OF NUMBERS Transfer of numbers means that a provider transfers his right to a number to another provider. Thus there is a shift in who is the primary rights holder in relation to the numbering resource in question. As a consequence, the provider to whom a number is transferred will be the party liable for payment of the number charge. CARRIER SELECT CODE A carrier select code means the special combination of digits used in connection with carrier preselection and call-by-call carrier selection. END-USER End-users mean users of electronic communications networks or services who do not make such electronic communications networks or services available to others on a commercial basis. PROVIDERS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS OR SERVICES Providers of electronic communications networks or services mean parties who make networks or services available to several parties on a commercial basis.


PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS OR SERVICES Providers of public electronic communications networks or services mean parties who, on a commercial basis, provide networks or services that are made available to a number of end-users or providers of electronic communications networks or services who have not been specified in advance. PROVIDERS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS OR SERVICES TO END-USERS Providers of electronic communications networks or services to end-users mean parties who make networks or services available to several end-users on a commercial basis. INTERNATIONAL PREFIX An international prefix means a combination of digits dialled by the calling end-user for calls to networks, and which is followed by a country code. REASSIGNMENT Reassignment of numbers means that a provider who has been assigned numbering resources by the National IT and Telecom Agency makes these resources available to another provider, e.g. a service provider, or in connection with the porting of subscriber numbers. However, the provider who has been assigned the numbering resources by the National IT and Telecom Agency will still be the primary rights holder, being liable, among other things, for payment of number charges to the Agency. VPN SERVICE A VPN service (VPN = Virtual Private Network) means a dedicated network where access from the public telecommunications networks is obtained through one or a few 8-digit numbers from the national numbering plan.

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