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Telephone numbers in Mauritius

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Telephone numbers in Mauritius
Location of Mauritius
Location
CountryMauritius
ContinentAfrica
RegulatorInformation and Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius
TypeClosed
NSN lengthLandline: 7
Mobile: 8
FormatLandline: xxx xxxx
Mobile: 5 xxx xxxx
Numbering planNational Numbering Plan Mauritius
Last updated23 March, 2018
Access codes
Country code+230
International access00
Long-distancen/a

Telephone numbers in Mauritius follow a closed numbering plan and are regulated by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority.

Numbering details

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Mauritian phone numbers are seven (landline) to eight digits (mobile) long. Landline numbers begin with 2 (north), 4 (central), or 6 (south). Mobile numbers begin with the digit 5 or 7.[1][2]

Calling formats

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To call a Mauritius mobile phone, the following format is used:

  • 5 123 4567 Calls inside Mauritius
  • +230 5 123 4567 Calls from outside Mauritius

To call a Mauritius fixed line, the following format is used:

  • 123 4567 Calls inside Mauritius
  • +230 123 4567 Calls from outside Mauritius

References

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  1. ^ "How to call Mauritius (country code +230)". howtophoneto.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Telecom Numbering". icta.mu. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
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