Directory enquiry numbers and numbers with switching function

Directory enquiry numbers and numbers with switching

For directory enquiries and national switching functions FICORA has in its barring regulation assigned numbers which belong to service group I (general services).

In its numbering regulation FICORA has assigned the following numbers to be used for directory enquiries and national switching functions. Services offered on these numbers must fulfil the content requirements mentioned below.

• 118 (subscription operator's service)
• 0100 100 (number holder Elisa)
• 02020x (x#8) (number holder Fonecta)
• 075 000, 075 300, 075 320, 075 750 and 075 980
• 075100 - 075199

The number 075 112 is not granted in order to avoid misdials.

Directory enquiry service and international switching

The following numbers have been allocated for directory enquiry services and international switching:

• 020208 (number holder Fonecta)
• 075 200 - 075 299

Contents and restrictions of the service according to regulation on numbering and barring

General directory enquiry service must be provided on all above given numbers.

National switching may be provided on numbers with international switching function.

The number 118 must only be used for directory enquiry services and national switching. However, general services complying with FICORA regulation on barring categories may be provided on other service numbers primarily allocated for the same purpose as 118.

Traffic to service groups II, III and IV (consulting and ordering, entertainment and adult entertainment) shall not be connected via service numbers with switching function. Traffic to international telecommunications networks shall not be connected via service numbers with national switching function.

A telecommunications operator may be granted permission to connect a call also to a favourably priced number in service group II. The permissions are granted by self regulation in the sector.