In these cases Oftel will consider the plans proposed by the applicant and, if Oftel is satisfied that the planned investment will allow the applicant to comply with the relevant technical criteria, the applicant will be included on the list of Annex II operators on this basis. However, Oftel will monitor progress with rollout of the planned investment and will remove the company's name from the list of Annex II operators if the planned investment does not materialise. Numbering Provided that they can show reasonable need, service providers operating under class licenses, as well as those operating under individual licenses, may apply to Oftel for a direct allocation of number blocks. Service Providers who need an allocation of number blocks should contact Oftel's Numbering Unit. Oftel has established a new Numbering Forum.
Attendance is open to all interested parties.
Service providers interested to attend the Forum should contact Jonathan Dawson in Oftel's Numbering Unit. Formal requests for Oftel intervention to resolve interconnection disputes should be addressed to Vince Affleck in Oftel's Compliance Division. The complainant must be able show that he has attempted, and failed, to negotiate interconnection on reasonable terms. Oftel is then obliged to demonstrate that it has taken steps to resolve the dispute within 6 months of being requested to do so. Clearly, where for example the dispute raises new issues of policy which require public consultation, it may not be possible to conclude the determination within 6 months.