National Communication Act No. 24 CHAPTER X NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN 68. National Numbering Plan, Number Portability, Internet Domain Names and Postal Codes. (1) The Authority shall prepare a national plan for numbering and management of Internet domain names complying with the rules and procedures of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other international and regional standardization bodies; provided that the Authority may amend such plans when and as necessary from timeto-time. (2) The Authority shall assign block numbers and Internet domain names in a fair and equitable way for the benefit of all communication services and with the aim to adequately meet the needs of existing and future capacity in accordance with the approved plan. (3) No Licensee shall transfer the assigned block numbers or Internet domain names without first obtaining the approval of the Authority. (4) The Customer Portability Number may be transferred from one operator to another upon the customer’s request and agreement by the operators involved. (5) The Authority shall prepare a postal code numbering plan and assign postal codes in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) or other recognized international or regional regulatory bodies and may amend such plan from time to time as necessary. (6) Licensees shall comply with directives and orders issued by the Authority with respect to national numbering, number portability, Internet domain names and postal codes. CHAPTER XI STANDARD, SPECIFICATIONS AND TYPE APPROVALS 69. Standard Specifications. (1) The Authority in co-ordination with related entities, shall set standards and specifications for all communication equipment, materials and systems to ensure that no harm is caused to communication networks and services or to public health or environment. (2) Publish standard specifications and disseminate them to Licensee and other interested parties. (3) Inspect and test all communication equipment, materials and systems to ensure their conformity with the approved technical specifications as set forth in the regulations issued under this Act. 34