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Grouping of service numbers

Grouping of service numbers

FICORA divides service numbers into various categories on the basis of the first part of the service number and the content they provide.

Service group Description and examples of services Phone numbers that start with
I Non-profit services

Non-profit services often supplement the service provider's range of services or activities.

For example
Timetables and information services, inexpensive services such as ordering a taxi or online banking services.

0100-, 0200-, 02020-, 02022-, 02023-, 0300-, 0601-,
075XY1 (X, Y = 0 - 9),
100- and 106-

In addition
SMS numbers that start with 13

II 'Running errands' services

For example, a piece of information, product or service can be obtained via phone service, which usually replaces physical transfer or other means of communications.

For example
Ordering services and paying for items, information services, market surveys and opinion polls and donations to charity.

02098-, 02099-, 0600-, 0602-, 075XY2- (X, Y = 0 - 9),
100-, 107-


In addition
SMS numbers that start with 16

III Entertainment services

Services that people use for entertainment and related services.

For example
Discussion forums (excluding erotic dating services), games, marketing campaigns and voting.

0700-0-, 0700-5-, 0700-7- and 0700-8-

In addition
SMS numbers that start with 17X (X = 0—5)

IV Adult entertainment services Adult entertainment services

0700-1-, 0700-3-, 0700-4- and 0700-9-

In addition
SMS numbers that start with 17X (X = 8—9)

Services identified as a service number starting with 100, which is operator-specific, are grouped into service groups I and II according to the content of the service.

Additional information on the services provided via service numbers is available at the website of the Ethical Committee for Premium Rate Services.

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