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Access to the Number Portability Database (IPMS)

Industry Portability Management System (IPMS)

LMNP is managed by a centralised industry system known as the Industry Portability Management System or IPMS.

There are a number of different ways a party can apply for access to the IPMS depending on which category they fall into. The categories are set out below. Click on the link for each category for further information on accessing IPMS.

  1. A Party to the Number Portability Determination
  2. SMS Partners
  3. Resellers
  4. Other

Access to IPMS is managed by the Telecommunications Carriers' Forum (TCF) and all parties requiring access to, or reports from, the IPMS should contact the Forum Administrator. 

Last Updated 8 Apr 2009