IN CONVERSATION WITH COUNCILOR CATHERINE MUSHI
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Today we're talking about your cellphone number and
new regulations that could change what happens if you
leave it inactive for too long.
The Independent Communications Authority of South
Africa, better known as ICASA, has published the Fourth
Amendment to the Numbering Plan Regulations. The
new rules standardise how mobile numbers are
deactivated and recycled across all network operators,
while also introducing new safeguards to ensure
subscribers are given adequate notice before losing their
numbers.
ICASA says the changes are intended to create a
consistent framework across the industry, make more
efficient use of South Africa's limited numbering
resources, and better protect consumers from
unexpectedly losing access to their mobile numbers.
Operators will also be given a six-month transition period
to implement the necessary system changes.
Joining us now to unpack what these new regulations
mean for mobile subscribers, how they will be
implemented, and what consumers need to know is
Councilor Catherine Mushi from ICASA
new regulations that could change what happens if you
leave it inactive for too long.
The Independent Communications Authority of South
Africa, better known as ICASA, has published the Fourth
Amendment to the Numbering Plan Regulations. The
new rules standardise how mobile numbers are
deactivated and recycled across all network operators,
while also introducing new safeguards to ensure
subscribers are given adequate notice before losing their
numbers.
ICASA says the changes are intended to create a
consistent framework across the industry, make more
efficient use of South Africa's limited numbering
resources, and better protect consumers from
unexpectedly losing access to their mobile numbers.
Operators will also be given a six-month transition period
to implement the necessary system changes.
Joining us now to unpack what these new regulations
mean for mobile subscribers, how they will be
implemented, and what consumers need to know is
Councilor Catherine Mushi from ICASA
