Comprehensive Guide to Martinique Phone Numbers

Quick Reference

• Country: Martinique
• Country Code: +596
• International Prefix: 00
• National Prefix: 0

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Overview

Discover the detailed structure of Martinique's telephone numbering plan. This guide is essential for telecom professionals and developers seeking precise information on phone number formats, dialing procedures, and telecommunications data in Martinique.

Number Formats

General Number Structure

Martinique uses a fixed-length numbering system with 10 digits for both landline and mobile numbers:

• Country Code: +596
• National Number: X{9}

Detailed Number Structure

Type	Format	Example	Description
Landline	596 [03-7]XXXXXXX	+596 596 30XXXX	Landline numbers start with 03 to 07.
Mobile	696 [0-46-9]XXXXXX or 696 5[0-6]XXX	+596 696 20XXXXX	Mobile numbers start with 696 followed by a digit between 0-4 or 6-9.
Toll-Free	800[0-5]XXXXXX	800 0566	Toll-free numbers start with 800 and are followed by six digits.
Premium Rate	Not applicable	N/A	Premium rate numbers are not specified for Martinique.
Emergency	Not specified	N/A	Emergency numbers are not explicitly listed in the numbering plan.

Regular Expressions

For developers, use these regular expressions to validate Martinique numbers:

• Landline Numbers:
  ^596[03-7]\d{7}$
  

• Mobile Numbers:
  ^696[0-46-9]\d{6}$|^6965[0-6]\d{5}$
  

• Toll-Free Numbers:
  ^800[0-5]\d{6}$
  

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial the 10-digit number directly (e.g., 596 30XXXXXX).
• Landline to Mobile: Dial the 10-digit mobile number (e.g., 696 20XXXXX).
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial the 10-digit mobile number directly.

International Calls

• Outgoing Calls: Dial 00 followed by the country code and the subscriber number (e.g., 00 49 30 XXXXXXXX for Germany).
• Incoming Calls: From abroad, dial +596 followed by the 9-digit subscriber number (e.g., +596 696 20XXXXX).

Number Portability

Martinique supports mobile number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. This was implemented in 2001 in line with French telecommunications regulations.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

Operator	Prefix	Number Range Example
Orange Caraïbes	696 2XXXXX, 696 3XXXXX	+596 696 20XXXXX
France Telecom	596 30XXXX, 596 37XXXX	+596 596 30XXXX
Bouygues Telecom	696 7XXXXX, 696 9XXXXX	+596 696 70XXXXX
Outremer Telecom	596 96XXXX, 596 97XXXX	+596 596 96XXXX
Mediaserv	596 37XXXX	+596 596 37XXXX

Regulatory Body and Standards

• Regulatory Body: The telecommunications in Martinique are regulated by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), the French national regulatory authority.
• ITU-T Recommendations: Martinique adheres to ITU-T Recommendation E.164, standardizing the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

Number Allocation and Management

Number allocation and management in Martinique are overseen by ARCEP, ensuring efficient management and fair allocation to operators.

Technical Restrictions and Special Cases

• Golden Numbers: No specific regulations for golden numbers in Martinique.
• Number Blocking: No specific information on number blocking practices.

Technical Considerations for Developers

1. Number Validation: Use regular expressions based on provided formats for accurate parsing and validation.
2. Number Formatting: Ensure phone numbers are formatted according to international standards (E.164).
3. Portability Handling: Implement mechanisms to handle ported numbers correctly, especially for mobile numbers.
4. Emergency Services: Ensure systems can handle emergency numbers appropriately.

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