Comprehensive Guide to Phone Numbers in Réunion

Quick Reference

• Country: Réunion
• Country Code: +262
• International Prefix: 00
• National Prefix: 0

Overview

Discover the intricacies of Réunion's telephone numbering plan with this comprehensive guide. Ideal for telecom professionals, developers, and anyone involved in telecommunications, this resource covers everything from number formats to dialing procedures.

Number Formats

Réunion adheres to the ITU-T Recommendation E.164, ensuring a structured numbering plan for various services, including landline, mobile, toll-free, and premium-rate services.

General Number Structure

• Country Code: +262
• National (Significant) Number: 9 digits
  • Area Code: 2 digits (for landlines)
  • Mobile Prefix: 2 digits (for mobile numbers)
  • Subscriber Number: 7 digits

Number Format Table

Type of Number	Format Example	Regular Expression Pattern	Description
Landline	0262XXXXXXX	^0262\d{6}$	Starts with the area code 0262, followed by a 6-digit subscriber number.
Mobile	0692XXXXXXX	^0692\d{6}$	Starts with the mobile prefix 0692, followed by a 6-digit subscriber number.
Toll-Free	0800XXXXXX	^0800\d{6}$	Begins with 0800, followed by a 6-digit subscriber number.
Premium Rate	089XYYYYYY	^089[1-37-9]\d{6}$	Starts with 089 followed by a digit from 1-3 or 7-9, and a 6-digit subscriber number.
Shared Cost	081XYYYYYY	^081[0-9]\d{6}$	Begins with 081, followed by a digit from 0-9, and a 6-digit subscriber number.

Detailed Number Structures

Landline Numbers

• Format: 0262XXXXXXX
• Structure:
  • 0262 (Area Code) + XXXXXXX (Subscriber Number)
• Example: 0262123456
• Regex: ^0262\d{6}$

Mobile Numbers

• Format: 0692XXXXXXX
• Structure:
  • 0692 (Mobile Prefix) + XXXXXXX (Subscriber Number)
• Example: 0692123456
• Regex: ^0692\d{6}$

Toll-Free Numbers

• Format: 0800XXXXXX
• Structure:
  • 0800 (Toll-Free Prefix) + XXXXXX (Subscriber Number)
• Example: 0800123456
• Regex: ^0800\d{6}$

Premium Rate Numbers

• Format: 089XYYYYYY
• Structure:
  • 089 (Premium Prefix) + X (1-3, 7-9) + YYYYYY (Subscriber Number)
• Example: 0891123456
• Regex: ^089[1-37-9]\d{6}$

Shared Cost Numbers

• Format: 081XYYYYYY
• Structure:
  • 081 (Shared Cost Prefix) + X (0-9) + YYYYYY (Subscriber Number)
• Example: 0810123456
• Regex: ^081[0-9]\d{6}$

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial the full 10-digit number (e.g., 0262123456).
• Landline to Mobile: Dial the full 10-digit number (e.g., 0692123456).
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial the full 10-digit number (e.g., 0692123456).

International Calls

• From Réunion: Dial 00 (International Prefix) + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number.
  • Example for calling France: 00 33 1 23456789
• To Réunion: Dial +262 followed by the 9-digit national number (e.g., +262692123456).

Number Portability

Number portability in Réunion allows subscribers to retain their phone numbers when switching between service providers. This service is available for both mobile and landline numbers, ensuring flexibility and continuity for users.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

The primary telecom operators in Réunion include:

1. Orange Réunion

   • Mobile Prefixes: 0692
   • Landline Area Codes: 0262

2. SFR Réunion

   • Mobile Prefixes: 0693
   • Landline Area Codes: 0262

3. Free Réunion

   • Mobile Prefixes: 0694
   • Landline Area Codes: 0262

These operators manage specific number ranges, which are allocated by the national regulatory authority.

Regulatory Body

The telecommunications sector in Réunion is regulated by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques, des Postes et de la Distribution de la Presse (ARCEP). ARCEP oversees number allocation, portability, and compliance with ITU standards.

Technical Considerations

Number Validation

When validating phone numbers in Réunion, use the following regular expressions:

• Landline: ^0262\d{6}$
• Mobile: ^0692\d{6}$
• Toll-Free: ^0800\d{6}$
• Premium Rate: ^089[1-37-9]\d{6}$
• Shared Cost: ^081[0-9]\d{6}$

Number Allocation and Management

ARCEP is responsible for the allocation and management of phone numbers in Réunion. They ensure that the numbering plan is efficiently managed, preventing exhaustion and ensuring fair distribution among telecom operators.

Special Cases

• Golden Numbers: Certain numbers may be considered "golden" due to their memorability or sequence. These numbers are often auctioned or sold at a premium.
• Number Blocking: Specific numbers or ranges may be blocked or reserved for special uses, such as emergency services or internal network testing.