The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (NPT) is seeking views from interested parties on whether or not numbers normally used for mobile services could also be utilized for other services, Telegeography.com reported on Sept 23, 2014. In outlining its plans to consult on the matter, the NPT noted that the debate had been prompted by requests from companies seeking to use mobile numbers for services such as mobile-centric voice-over-IP (VoIP). However, the watchdog said that it had previously been reluctant to allocate mobile numbers to such services due to a lack of regulatory clarity.

With the NPT saying it has already done some preliminary assessments relating to the allocation and use of mobile numbers for new services, it has invited comments from interested stakeholders; October 20, 2014, has been set as a deadline for submissions.