NDC Types

Modified on Tue, 25 Feb at 8:37 AM

  • Geographic — Numbers linked to a specific region or city. These numbers are often used for communication with customers in specific geographic areas.
  • Mobile — Numbers belonging to mobile operators, including PMRS (Public Mobile Radio Service). Such numbers provide communication with mobile devices.
  • Nomadic — Numbers without regional binding (only country of presence). Calls to such numbers are processed as calls to a fixed network, but the number can be used with a mobile device.
  • Freephone (8800) — Numbers where the receiving party pays for calls (usually used for toll-free numbers, such as information and service numbers).
  • Premium — Numbers that charge additional fees for calls. These numbers are often used for providing paid services (e.g., hotlines, consultations).
  • Short Code — Numbers with short length, often used for mobile services such as text messages and reference services.
  • Rest — Category covering numbers that don't fall into other more specific categories.
  • Personal — Numbers tied to a specific user rather than a fixed location. Usually, such numbers have a higher level of security.
  • Satellite — Numbers used for communication via satellite networks. This may include phones that work in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
  • M2M — Numbers designed for communication between devices, such as sensors or monitoring systems, using mobile networks.
  • Corporate/Private — Numbers intended for use within organizations, for corporate communications, or private needs.
  • Emergency Services— Numbers designated for communication with emergency services that provide immediate assistance in emergency situations.

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