Telexnumbers—
Application and surrender

Instructions

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

Complete the appropriate sections onlyto apply for or surrender telex numbers.

Print clearly as illegible, unclear or incomplete application forms may delay processing.

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

The completed forms may be forwarded to the ACMA via:

  1. Email: ;
  2. Fax: (03) 9963 6899; or
  3. Mail: TLNSS, PO Box 13112 Law Courts,
    Melbourne Vic 8010

Enquiries about numbering should be directed to:

Telecommunications Licensing, Numbering & Subcables Section

Tel: (03) 9963 6800; or

Email: .

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Applicant’s details

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

Name of applicant

Registered business name (IF DIFFERENT TO ABOVE)

Postal address

POSTCODE

Registered business address (IF DIFFERENT)

POSTCODE

ACN or ARBN number (IF APPLICABLE)

Contact person

SURNAME
GIVEN NAMES

Contact details

WORK ( )
MOBILE
FAX ( )
EMAIL

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Application purpose

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

 Apply for numbers

 Surrender numbers

Declaration

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

I certify that the information provided in this application, together with any other information submitted as a part of this application, is true and correct.I am aware that under section 136.1 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 it is an offence to knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a Commonwealth entity in connection with the making of an application.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED PERSON / PRINT FULL NAME
DATE / POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Note: The information that must be provided on or with this form is being sought for the purposes of considering applications for numbers under the Planandto enable the ACMA to perform its telecommunications functions under section 8 of the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005. Applicants should also note that the name of the organisation will be included on the register to be maintained by the ACMA under section 465 of the Telecommunications Act 1997, by virtue of which the register will be open to inspection by the public at the following web link;

Apply for a telex number(s)

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011

Fill in the details for the telex number(s) required.

Quantity / Numbering ID / Number range / End date (if temporary)
1
2

Planned use of the telex numbers

Provide verifiable evidence of at least one international arrangementfor using a message transfer point in the international signalling network, or that it will be established prior to the in-service date.

Surrender a telex number(s)

Numbering ID
Number range
Effective surrender date

Please outline the reason for surrender

General information

The telex network is a switched network of teleprinters, similar to a telephone network, for the purposes of sending text based messages. A telex network is not capable of voice transmission. Telex is still in operation, but has been mostly superseded by fax and email although radiotelex (telex via HF radio) is still used in the maritime industry.

Telex numbers are managed under ITU-T Recommendation F.69 (The International Telex Service – Service and Operational Provisions of Telex Destination Codes and Telex Network Identification Codes). The Australian numbering arrangements are set out in Chapter 5 and Schedule 6 of the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 1997 (the Plan). The ACMA allocates data numbers under Chapter 6 of the Plan.

Each section below refers to the section in the Plan which manages this issue. This information is provided as a guide only, and should not be considered exhaustive or a substitute for legal advice.

Applying for telex numbers

Eligibility (see section 6.1(1))

Only carriage service providers (CSP) can be allocated telex numbers. The ACMA will satisfy itself that a first time applicant for numbers is a CSP before allocating numbers. Applications will be assessed against criteria in Chapter 6 of the Plan.

Application charge (see section 6.8)

An application charge applies to applications for telex numbers. The application charge is set under section 60(1) of the Australian Communication and Media Authority Act 2005. Details of the application charge can be found on the ACMA's website (

Applications will be processed upon receipt of the application charge. The ACMA will issue an invoice after an application has been received. The invoice contains information about how to pay by EFT, credit card, Bpay and cheque. If you do not receive an invoice from the ACMA for your application you should contact the ACMA as the application may not have been received.

Information required (see section 6.20)

An application for telex numbers must answer the questions in this form. The information required includes:

  • the appropriate unit size (see section 6.23)
  • a preferred range, if required. Unused ranges can be found in the Register of Numbers on
  • the carriage service or charging area for the requested prefix
  • the number structure (i.e. whether the numbers will be three or six digits in length)
  • the intended start date for the numbers. Numbers must be in used within 12 months of allocation (see section 6.14)
  • the date temporary allocations will cease, if appropriate (see section 6.25)
  • a description of the nature and function of service. This should include operational and infrastructure details of the service and how the numbers will be used. (see section 1.6)

Applicants can request an application remain commercial-in-confidence. If the ACMA considers the claim reasonable, the information in the application will be managed in accordance with section 6.9 of the Plan.

Acknowledgement (see section 6.7(3))

Your application must be acknowledged in writing within five working days of receipt. If you do not receive an invoice from the ACMA you should contact the ACMA as the application may not have been received. Applications will be processed upon receipt of the application charge.

Time to decide an application (see section 6.10 & 6.29(1))

Routine applications for data numbers may take up to ten working days to finalise. The ten working days commences on the day after the application charge and application forms are received. Most applications for numbers are routine. If additional information is sought, an application will be placed on hold until further information is received from the applicant. If the additional information is not provided within 40 working days of request, the application is taken to have been withdrawn.

Annual numbering charge

Telex numbers are exempt from annual numbering charge (ANC). Information about ANC can be found on the on ACMA’s website (

Surrendering telex numbers

Eligibility (see section 7.12 & 7.13)

Only a CSP holding telex numbers that were allocated to it or received via permanent transfer can surrender the telex numbers. The rules for surrendering telex numbers are set out in Chapter 7, Part 3 of the Plan.

Application charge

There is no application charge to surrender telex numbers.

Information required (section 7.14 & 7.15)

An application to surrender numbers must answer the questions set out in this form. Please provide sufficient information to allow the ACMA to process the application.

Information required (sections 7.14 & 7.15)

Applicants wishing to surrender telex numbers must answer the questions in this form.The information required includes:

  • the range of data numbers being surrendered
  • the quantity of numbers being surrendered
  • whether the numbers are currently in use
  • the preferred surrender date (if required)
  • additional details about numbers that are in use. Relevant information includes the service being provided on the numbers, the arrangements for withdrawing the service including whether customers have been notified, and when the numbers will be decommissioned.

Acknowledgement (see section 7.16)

An application to surrender data numbers must be acknowledged within five working days of its receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement for your application contact the ACMA as the application may not have been received.

Time to decide an application (see section 7.17)

An application to surrender data numbers may take up to ten working days to finalise. The decision-making period can be extended to a maximum of 44 working days, where the ACMA believes consultation is necessary to make a decision.

Section 7.17 of the Plan states the ACMA must refuse an application to surrender numbers in the following circumstances:

  • the numbers have been allocated for less than 12 months and the ACMA is satisfied that the main reason for surrender is to avoid paying annual numbering charge;
  • if the application to surrender is on or within 15 working days before the census date for ANC;
  • a request to surrender numbers in a non-standard unit size where the quantity of numbers surrender will hinder the later allocation of those numbers or the inability to surrender would be significantly disadvantage or inconvenienced, and the quantity surrender is not consistent with the current number analysis capabilities of Australian networks.

Effective date of surrender (see section 7.17C)

If the ACMA approves the application, the date of effect of the surrender is:

  • the date the application is approved, or
  • the date nominated by the applicant.

Transferring telex numbers

The ACMA should be contacted if you wish to transfer telex numbers.

ACMA form-T061Page 1July 2011