Common use of Number Porting and Allocation Clause in Contracts

Number Porting and Allocation. 16.1 If Customer Ports an existing landline number to a One Net Service, Vodafone will transfer the number across in accordance with industry standard timescales. Where the existing number is part of a block of numbers which Vodafone is required to take, Vodafone may charge a nominal fee for the inactive numbers in the block. 16.2 If Vodafone provides Customer with a virtual land line number which Customer wants to Port to another operator on termination of the Service, Vodafone can only transfer this number to an IPX provider. 16.3 Vodafone cannot guarantee the availability of specific numbers however Vodafone will allocate to Customer a number having the local area code of Customer’s choice if it is available. 16.4 If Customer needs to transfer fixed line numbers from other networks, Customer will need to complete a Porting Letter of Authority Form. Any delay to the completion of this Form may result in a delay to the start of the Services.