Harmony In Setif, Algeria

Starting February 22nd, 2008 there will be an extra number appended to mobile phone numbers in Algeria. It will be added to the front of the area code. And it will be a duplicate number. For example, if the mobile number is 072-66-65-99, 072 being the area code, then the new number will be 0772-66-65-99. So you just double the number in between the zero and the first number in the sequence.

For international callers you will omit the zero and add 213 to the front. So the new number to dial would be 213-772-66-65-99.

I guess this goes to show that mobile phone use in Algeria is still on the up and up with no plateau in sight. Anyway…

If this is still confusing, feel free to post your questions in the comments.