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Request a manufacturer code

Request a manufacturer code, which is used by the control procedures for Group 3 fax machines (non-standard facilities). The structure of the manufacturer code (or 'terminal provider code') is specified in ITU-T Recommendation T.35.

To request a manufacturer code, use the document Assistance in requesting a manufacturer code.

Do you have any questions or comments about the 'Request a manufacturer code' service?

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Support - Contact

Federal Office of Communications
TP-NA
Zukunftstrasse 44
Postfach 256
CH-2501 Biel/Bienne

Tel.: +41 58 460 56 40
Email: numbering@bakom.admin.ch
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Preconditions

In order to use this service, you must be registered in the DETEC eGovernment portal.

Fees

One-off allocation fee per manufacturer code
CHF 420.00

Annual administrative charge (pro rata in the first year based on the remaining calendar months) CHF 100.00

Links with further information

Other numbers and codes

Search for more addressing resources

Ordinance on Addressing Resources in the Telecommunications Sector (TSRO) (available in German, French and Italian only)

Regulation over the administration of communication parameters (available in German, French and Italian only)

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