No, Benin currently does not support mobile number portability (MNP), and there are no immediate plans to implement this feature.

Benin phone numbers use a closed numbering plan with an 8-digit format for both landlines and mobile numbers. There are no separate area codes within the country. The first digit of the subscriber number usually indicates the service type (e.g., landline or mobile).

To call Benin from another country, dial your international access code (e.g., 00 or 011), followed by Benin's country code (+229), and then the 8-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a mobile number, you would dial +229XXXXXXXX.

Domestic calls within Benin simply require dialing the 8-digit subscriber number directly, whether calling from landline to landline, landline to mobile, or mobile to mobile.

Benin's country code is +229. This code is required when making international calls to Benin.

Landline phone numbers in Benin typically start with the digit '2' and follow the 8-digit format: 2XXXXXXX. This distinguishes them from mobile and other service numbers.

Benin mobile numbers begin with the digits 9, 6, 5, or 4, depending on the specific mobile operator, followed by seven more digits. This helps identify the service provider.

Regular expressions can validate Benin numbers. Use /^2\d{7}$/ for landlines, /^[9|6|5|4]\d{7}$/ for mobile, /^11\d$/ for emergency services, and /^7[3-5]\d{2}$/ for toll-free numbers.

The Office des Postes et Télécommunications (OPT) is the regulatory body responsible for allocating and managing phone numbers in Benin. Their website provides official information and updates.

Benin uses a closed numbering plan, which means there are no separate area codes within the country. All phone numbers follow the same 8-digit format, regardless of location, simplifying the system.

Special service numbers in Benin, such as emergency services (112) or numbers related to the OPT operator (12X), often have shorter formats like 1XX, 12X, 16X, and 73XX-75XX.

It is recommended to store Benin phone numbers in the international format (+229XXXXXXXX) for consistency and compatibility with international dialing standards.

The official OPT (Office des Postes et Télécommunications) website is the best source for the most current telecommunications regulations in Benin.