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Request a tenth of Data Network Identification Code (DNIC) 

Service description

Request a tenth of a Data Network Identification Code (DNIC) to identify a data transmission network in accordance with ITU-T Recommendation X.121.

To request a tenth of a DNIC, use the document Assistance in requesting a tenth of a DNIC.

Do you have any questions or comments about the 'Request a tenth of Data Network Identification Code (DNIC)' service?

Contact us using the service Contact for questions about telecom services.

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 tenth of Data Network Identification Code (DNIC)  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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