News
Number Changes
30th November 2007
The Commission for Communications Regulation has today outlined a plan for
phased changes in telephone numbers that will take final effect in May/June 2009.
These changes will affect the following areas:
| Area Code | County | Affected Areas |
| 023 | Cork | Bandon |
| 043 | Longford | Longford and Granard |
| 052 | Tipperary | Clonmel, Cahir and Killenaule |
| 064 | Kerry | Killarney and Rathmore |
All local numbers in the affected areas will have 2 digits added to the start of the
existing 5 digit number. The Area Code will not change.
ComReg is responsible for the management and administration of the National
Numbering Scheme. When the level of “free” numbers reaches a certain level,
changes to the numbering scheme are necessary to ensure that sufficient new
numbers are made available to support services for all end-users.
From November 3rd 2008, it will be possible for customers to use both the old and
new numbers. The old and new numbers will operate in parallel for a period of
approximately 6 months until the actual number change dates in May and June of
2009. After the number change date, only the new 7 digit numbers can be used to
complete a call. Customers who dial the old 5 digit number will hear a recorded
announcement informing them that the number has changed and asking the customer
to dial again using the new number.
Consumers should ensure that they update relevant contact information and inform
friends and associates of the change to avoid any inconvenience. ComReg is working
closely with telecommunication service providers to ensure that their customers are
informed of these changes in a timely manner.
Further details of these number changes are available at www.askcomreg.ie/numberchanges
