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Short numbers (1xy, 18xy, 116xyz, SMS/MMS)

Request a Carrier Selection Code (CSC)

Request a Carrier Selection Code (CSC) to give your customers a free choice of carrier for national and international calls irrespective of their access network provider. 

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Request a 1xy short number

You can request a 1xy short number to provide an emergency call service, air rescue service or safety information service.

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Request a 18xy short number (directory enquiry service)

Request a 18xy short number for a directory enquiry service to assist customers looking for a certain telephone number.

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Request a 116xyz short number

Request a 116xyz short number to provide free telephone help and support services. 116xyz short numbers are reserved throughout Europe for harmonised services of social value.

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Search for short numbers

Search for allocated or available short numbers (1xy, 18xy, 116xyz, CSC).

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Information on requesting SMS/MMS short numbers 

With SMS/MMS short numbers, you can offer your customers access to content services via SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging System). These numbers must be requested from a telecommunications service provider.

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