Telephone numbers in Saint Helena and Tristan da Cunha
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
| Continent | Africa |
| Access codes | |
| Country code | +290 |
| International access | 00 |
| Long-distance | n/a |
In the island of Saint Helena and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha, telecommunications are administered by Sure Saint Helena. There is a fixed five-digit number plan, and the country calling code is +290.
Ascension Island is also part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, but it has a separate calling code and numbering scheme.
2013 change to numbering plan
From 1 October 2013, all existing 4-digit telephone numbers on St Helena were to be prefixed by a '2' to move from a 4-digit to a 5-digit numbering plan.[1] The change in numbering resulted from an increased demand for new telephone services and also provided a platform for the future introduction of a cellular network on the island.[2]
Allocations
| Number range[3] | Area | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1XX – 19XX | non-geographic | PSTN Service Numbers |
| 9XX | non-geographic | Emergency Services |
| 1XXXX | Reserved | Reserved for future Telephone Services |
| 20XXX | PSTN Services | |
| 21XXX | PSTN Services | |
| 22XXX | Jamestown, St Helena | PSTN Services |
| 23XXX - 25XXX | PSTN Services | |
| 260XX – 261XX | Information Service | |
| 262XX | non-geographic | Voice Messaging |
| 263XX | non-geographic | Flexible Access |
| 264XX - 29XXX | PSTN Services | |
| 3XXXX | Reserved for future Telephone Services | |
| 4XXXX | Reserved for future Telephone Services | |
| 5XXXX | non-geographic | Mobile[4] |
| 6XXXX | non-geographic | Mobile[4] |
| 7XXXX | Reserved for future Telephone Services | |
| 8XXXX | Tristan Da Cunha | Reserved for future Telephone Services |
| 9XXXX | Reserved for future Telephone Services |
Tristan da Cunha
Although Tristan da Cunha shares the +290 code with St Helena, residents have access to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Telecommunications Network, provided by Global Crossing.[5] This uses a London 020 numbering range, meaning that numbers are accessed via the UK telephone numbering plan.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Sure South Atlantic Ltd. (29 August 2013). "Change to 5 Digit Telephone Numbering Plan" (PDF). The Sentinel (advert). South Atlantic Media Services. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Don't forget your number 2's" (PDF). The Sentinel. South Atlantic Media Services. 20 June 2013. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "ITU Operational Bulletin" (PDF) (1030). International Telecommunication Union. 15 June 2013: 11–12. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b "Frequently Asked Questions". Sure Saint Helena. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ "Global Crossing extends FCO network to Tristan da Cunha". Telecom Paper. 22 May 2006. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Tristan da Cunha Post Office