Frequently Asked Questions
The Bahamas country code is +1, the same as the US and Canada. This code is used for dialing into the Bahamas from any other country. Remember to include the plus sign (+) before the country code when making international calls.
To call a Bahamian landline from another country, dial the international prefix (011), followed by 1 (country code), 242 (area code), and the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, 011-1-242-XXX-XXXX.
Bahamas phone numbers follow the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) format: +1-242-NXX-XXXX, where 242 is the area code and NXX-XXXX represents the 7-digit subscriber number. The plus sign (+) is included for international calls.
The area code for the entire Bahamas is 242. This three-digit code precedes the seven-digit local number and is essential for routing calls within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
Including the area code, Bahamian phone numbers have 10 digits. This follows the standard North American Numbering Plan with 3 digits for the area code (242) and 7 digits for the subscriber number.
The Bahamas uses the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), alongside countries like the US and Canada, for seamless communication within the region. This shared system simplifies dialing procedures and number formatting.
Dial 011 before the country code, area code, and local number when making international calls from The Bahamas. This prefix signals an international call.
Always include the country code (+1) when dialing The Bahamas from a different country. For domestic calls within The Bahamas, including the country code is standard practice.
Yes, mobile number portability has been available in the Bahamas since December 2013. This lets you keep your existing number even if you switch to a different mobile service provider within the country.
Toll-free prefixes in the Bahamas follow North American standards, including 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833. These prefixes allow callers within the NANP region to contact businesses without incurring charges.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) regulates telecommunications in the Bahamas. You can find information and contact details on their official website (https://www.urcabahamas.bs).
Regular expressions are useful for validating Bahamian phone numbers. For example, the regex '^242[2-9]\d{6}$' checks for geographic (landline) numbers, matching the 242 area code followed by seven digits.
BTC and ALIV are major telecom operators in the Bahamas. While both companies share some NXX ranges (the first three digits of the 7-digit subscriber number), consulting the provided table in the article offers a comprehensive list.
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