Icasa launches online platform for managing phone numbers in South Africa

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), has revealed that it is launching its online Numbering Portal.

The company mentioned that this was in line with its Numbering Plan rules and would facilitate the management of national numbering resources. The portal is set to serve as a centralised platform for efficient and transparent management of national telecommunication numbers.

“It ensures optimisation of the national number range, and promotes regulatory compliance, providing scalability and flexibility.” – the company stated.

South Africa’s telecommunications industry regulator said one of the key functions of the Numbering Portal is to streamline the numbering application and reporting process. Icasa stated that the portal will also facilitate the process of applying for telecommunication numbers and enhance reporting and compliance. Licensees can submit their numbering requests through the portal, making the process more convenient and reducing the potential for manual errors.

In addition, the portal is set to assist the licensees in complying with the regulatory guidelines and requirements related to numbering resources, in line with the numbering regulations.

Yolisa Kedama who is Icasa acting chair, said the portal is a huge milestone for the regulator. The portal will allow them to effectively monitor and audit the allocation process and the use of numbering resources nationally.

“The Portal will also provide a process to track and analyse resource usage, numbering resource planning and allocation.” – Kedama stated.