german itsp's get geo-numbers

the german regulating authority reg-tp has published a framework for internet telephony (german). according to the press release all itsp's will now be able to obtain geographical numbers - previously this was limited to carriers who controlled access to their network. there are some limits however: operators will only be allowed to attribute a geographical number within that certain geographical area and the number ranges will be subject to number portability obligations. note that this is a draft document, itsp's are welcomed to provide input before 2004-12-15