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Chapter 14
Numbering
Section 98
Telecommunications areas
The division of Finland into telecommunications areas is decided by Ficora.
The division into telecommunications areas shall be appropriate. In establishing
telecommunications areas, special attention shall be paid to the amount of telecommunications
in different localities and its orientation, the technical structure of communications networks
and the most efficient use of numbers.
Section 99
Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority numbering regulations
Numbers and identifiers shall be distributed taking into account:
1) clarity and efficiency of numbering; and
2) international obligations regarding numbers and identifiers.
Ficora may issue further regulations on numbering. Ficora may order the type of numbers
and identifiers that may be used in telecommunications and the purpose for which they are to
be used. A Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority regulation on numbering may also
specify the geographical area of use for the numbers and identifiers.
Separate provisions shall be issued on Internet domain names.
Section 100
Numbering decisions
The numbers and identifiers to be issued for the use of telecommunications operators and
other persons are decided by Ficora.
Numbers and identifiers shall be distributed in a manner that treats telecommunications
operators and other persons as fairly as possible taking into account the nature and extent of
operations.
Ficora shall decide on the issuing of a number or identifier (numbering decision) within
three weeks of receipt of an application. However, if a number or identifier is of exceptional
economic value, the numbering decision may be made within six weeks of receipt of the
application.
In a numbering decision, the holder of the right to use a number or identifier may be
required to start using the number within a reasonable time.
A numbering decision may remain in force until further notice or for a fixed period
appropriate to the service being provided. In a numbering decision, Ficora may order that the
number be used to offer a specified service and it may impose other conditions on the use of
the number necessary to ensure the clarity and efficiency of numbering or the benefits of
users.
Section 101
Revocation of right to use a number or identifier