The purpose of these Regulations are to:
(a) |
provide for the efficient use and allocation of numbers; |
(b) |
provide a scheme of identification to ensure that electronic communications are correctly and efficiently directed to the point of reception for which they are intended; |
(c) |
accommodate the varied protocols used and services provided by licensees under the Act; |
(d) |
ensure that numbering allocations are fair and non-discriminatory; |
(e) |
provide a framework for toll-free services; and |
(f) |
provide a short code strategy. |