Future user requirements for number portability
A study on future requirements for number portability is required by the Information Society Directorate-General. The convergence of telecommunications networks may give rise to further requirements for number, name and address portability, particularly as telephone services migrate to IP (Internet protocol) based networks, says the Commission. It is now inviting tenders for study to examine future requirements for name, number and address portability and to recommend any action to be taken by the Commission, national regulatory authorities or network operators. For further information, please contact: European Commission Information Society Directorate-General Directorate A Mr Y. Domzalski BU 33 6/55 rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2968393