§  52.9   General requirements.

   (a) To ensure that telecommunications numbers are made available on an
   equitable basis, the administration of telecommunications numbers
   shall, in addition to the specific requirements set forth in this
   subpart:

   (1) Facilitate entry into the telecommunications marketplace by making
   telecommunications numbering resources available on an efficient,
   timely basis to telecommunications carriers;

   (2) Not unduly favor or disfavor any particular telecommunications
   industry segment or group of telecommunications consumers; and

   (3) Not unduly favor one telecommunications technology over another.

   (b) If the Commission delegates any telecommunications numbering
   administration functions to any State or other entity pursuant to 47
   U.S.C. 251(e)(1), such State or entity shall perform these functions in
   a manner consistent with this part.