Numbering Policies for Modern Communications

Key Points

• 1Updates the system for assigning phone numbers and communication identifiers to keep up with new technologies like internet-based calling and 5G services
• 2Helps prevent phone number shortages by allowing more efficient use of existing number resources
• 3Applies to telephone companies, internet service providers, and other communications businesses that assign numbers to customers
• 4May make it easier for consumers to switch between service providers without losing their phone numbers
• 5Requires communications companies to follow new procedures for requesting and managing phone number allocations

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