Understanding Phone Numbers in Montenegro

Quick Reference Guide

• Country: Montenegro
• Country Code: +382
• International Prefix: 00
• National Prefix: 0
• Regulatory Authority: Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP)

Overview of Montenegro's Phone Number System

Montenegro's telephone numbering system is structured according to the ITU-T E.164 standard. This guide provides telecom professionals, developers, and system administrators with comprehensive insights into Montenegro's phone number formats, dialing procedures, and regulatory framework.

Detailed Number Formats

Montenegro's phone numbers vary based on the service type, including landline, mobile, toll-free, and premium rate numbers.

General Number Structure

Montenegro phone numbers typically follow this structure:

• Country Code: +382
• National (Significant) Number: NNNNNNNN
  • Area/Service Code: AAA
  • Subscriber Number: SSSSSS

Landline Numbers

Landline numbers consist of an area code followed by a subscriber number. The area code is usually 2 or 3 digits long, and the subscriber number is 5 digits long.

Format:

20[2-8]XXXX | 30[2-7]XXXX | 40[2-7]XXXX | 50[2-7]XXXX

Examples:

• 02012345 (Podgorica)
• 03056789 (Herceg Novi)

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers start with a '6' and include a 2-digit operator code followed by a 5-digit subscriber number.

Format:

6[07-9]XXXXX | 63[024]XXXXX | 66[0-25]XXXXX

Examples:

• 06712345 (Telenor)
• 06823456 (M:tel)

Toll-Free Numbers

Toll-free numbers start with '800' and are followed by a 5 to 6-digit subscriber number.

Format:

800XXXXX | 800XXXXXX

Examples:

• 80012345
• 800123456

Premium Rate Numbers

Premium rate numbers start with '9' and include a 2-digit service identifier followed by a 5-digit subscriber number.

Format:

94[1568]XXXXX | 95[178]XXXXX

Examples:

• 9412345
• 9512345

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial 0 + Area Code + Subscriber Number
  • Example: 02012345
• Landline to Mobile: Dial 0 + Mobile Number
  • Example: 06712345
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial Mobile Number directly
  • Example: 06823456

International Calls

• Outgoing: Dial 00 + Country Code + National Number
  • Example: 00 1 2025550123 (calling the USA)
• Incoming: Dial +382 + National Number (omit the leading 0)
  • Example: +382 2012345

Number Portability

Montenegro supports mobile number portability (MNP), allowing subscribers to retain their mobile numbers when switching operators. However, fixed-line number portability is not available.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

Recent Changes to Numbering Plan

As of the latest update, there have been no significant changes to Montenegro's numbering plan. For the most current information, refer to the official website of EKIP.

Number Allocation and Management

The Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP) is responsible for the allocation and management of telephone numbers in Montenegro. They ensure compliance with ITU-T recommendations and manage number portability across operators.

Technical Considerations

Regular Expressions for Validation

To validate Montenegrin phone numbers, the following regular expressions can be used:

• Landline:
  ^0[2-5][0-9]{7}$
  

• Mobile:
  ^06[7-9][0-9]{6}$
  

• Toll-Free:
  ^800[0-9]{5,6}$
  

• Premium Rate:
  ^9[45][0-9]{6}$
  

Special Cases

• Golden Numbers: These are premium numbers often used by businesses or individuals for branding purposes. They are subject to higher fees and special allocation procedures.
• Number Blocking: Certain number ranges may be blocked for specific services, such as emergency services or government use.