The Telecommunications (Licence Modification) (Paging Operator Licences) Regulations 2000

NUMBERING ARRANGEMENTS

4.6  In deciding on the details of and any subsequent changes to the Scheme and the Conventions, and when making or changing Number allocations within the Scheme or making determinations under this Condition, the Director shall ensure that the Scheme complies with the Conventions and shall have regard to:

(a) the need for sufficient Numbers to be made available, having regard to the anticipated growth in demand for telecommunication services, together with the need for good husbandry of that supply at any time;

(b) the need to ensure Compatibility with the Numbering Plans adopted or to be adopted by other public telecommunication operators;

(c) the convenience and preferences of end-users;

(d) the requirements of effective competition;

(e) the practicability of implementing the Conventions with respect to licensed systems by the date when the Conventions are intended to apply;

(f) any costs of inconvenience imposed on the Licensee, other network operators, end-users and other Interested Parties (including those overseas);

(g) any relevant international agreements, recommendations or standards;

(h) the views of the Licensee and other Interested Parties; and

(i) any other matters he regards as relevant.