Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02"
On July 21, 2016, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines lifted the suspension on implementing 4-digit exchange codes for area code "02" to address the shortage of assignable codes. Public telecommunications entities (PTEs) are required to migrate from 7-digit to 9-digit telephone numbers, with a PTE identifier added at the beginning of the new code. A transition period of 60 days will allow PTEs to inform subscribers about the new system via recorded messages. Additionally, various code allocations are specified, including special codes and those for government use. The circular takes effect 15 days after publication.
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- What is Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02" about?
- On July 21, 2016, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines lifted the suspension on implementing 4-digit exchange codes for area code "02" to address the shortage of assignable codes. Public telecommunications entities (PTEs) are required to migrate from 7-digit to 9-digit telephone numbers, with a PTE identifier added at the beginning of the new code. A transition period of 60 days will allow PTEs to inform subscribers about the new system via recorded messages. Additionally, various code allocations are specified, including special codes and those for government use. The circular takes effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16?
- Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02" (NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02" enacted?
- Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02" (NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16) was enacted on Jul 21, 2016.
- What is the citation for Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02"?
- Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02", NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16, Jul 21, 2016 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- National Telecommunications Commission
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 21, 2016
NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 06-07-16
| SUBJECT | : | Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02" |
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7925, Executive Order 546, s. 1979 and in order to rationalize the existing 3-digit exchange codes and address the insufficient number of assignable exchange codes, the National Telecommunications Commission (Commission) hereby ORDERS the lifting of the suspension of the implementation of the 4-digit exchange codes in area code "02" pursuant to MC 04-02-2002. The Commission further ORDERS the following:
a. All concerned public telecommunications entities (PTEs) shall migrate to 4-digit exchange codes.
b. All existing seven (7) digit telephone numbers will be migrated to 9-digit telephone numbers. Each PTE operating and providing local telephone service within the "02" local exchange area shall be assigned a code from digit "2" to "8" to be affixed at the beginning of the 4-digit exchange code to serve as PTE identifier.
For example: if the existing telephone number is "3456789" the new telephone number will be "823456789", where digit "8" is the PTE identifier, "2345" is the 4-digit exchange code, and "6789" is the subscriber number.
c. Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Circular, the Commission shall assign PTE identifier to each of the PTEs operating within the local exchange area "02".
d. For a period of sixty (60) days prior to the migration to the 4-digit exchange codes, the concerned PTEs shall use recorded messages to direct users/subscribers on the use of the new exchange code and the PTE identifier code.
e. All concerned PTEs shall design and implement a common public information drive.
f. Codes "9000" to "9199" shall be allocated as special codes.
g. Code "911" shall be made available for the use of the Philippine Government.
h. Codes "9200" to "9999" shall be allocated as additional mobile network access codes.
Circulars, rules, regulations, orders or any parts thereof inconsistent herewith shall be deemed repealed, superseded or amended accordingly.
This Circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and upon filing of three (3) certified copies with the UP Law Center.
Quezon, City, Philippines, July 21, 2016.
(SGD.) GAMALIEL A. CORDOBACommissioner
(SGD.) DELILAH F. DELESDeputy Commissioner
(SGD.) EDGARDO V. CABARIOSDeputy Commissioner
Cite This Law
Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02", NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16, Jul 21, 2016 (Philippines)
Lifting the Suspension of the Implementation of the 4-Digit Exchange Codes for Area Code "02", NTC Memorandum Circular No. 06-07-16 (Phil. 2016)
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