Numbering
Below are links to information on numbering resources in South Africa and how these are accessed and managed.
ICASA review of Number Portability Regulations
[3 January 2022] ICASA has published an amended Ordering System Specification for number portability. Amendments to the Ordering System Specifications for Geographic, Non-Geographic and Mobile Number Portability, 2021 Reasons Document for Amendments to the Ordering [...]
Numbering Plan Regulations 2016
[3 February 2012] The date for the switchover to the 116 short code as the exclusive way to access toll-free child helpline services has been postponed again to 15 March 2021. Notice extending use of [...]
Numbering applications
[19 October 2016] ICASA have indicated that any applications for numbering submitted in the incorrect format will be rejected; the updated application form can be downloaded at the link below. Ellipsis is able to assist [...]
toll-free services / premium-rate services / machine-related services
See further Numbering Plan Regulations 2016. [16 October 2014] ICASA has issued a notice extending the deadline for compliance with those provisions of the Numbering Plan Regulations 2012 relating to the implementation of new frameworks for [...]
Numbering audit submission March 2014
[24 March 2014] A reminder that the number audit submission is due by 31 March 2014. Forms are below. Note that there are still some licensees who did not submit responses last year. ICASA has [...]
Numbering Plan Regulations 2012
[Update 19 October 2012]: ICASA has finally completed its review process and new regulations and a reasons document were published on 2 October 2012 (effective on publication). Numbering Plan Regulations 2012 Numbering Plan Regulations 2012 [...]