New geographic numbers

Ofcom have begun introducing 0203 and 0200 numbers for London businesses.

The new range of numbers are alongside the existing (020)7 and (020)8 numbers.

"The new codes are needed to meet increasing demands for new numbers, the telecoms watchdog said. Last year the organisation issued 400,000 new numbers in the capital and supplies of existing numbers have begun to run short.

Demand is being driven by the increasing telecoms requirements of business and the rise of multiple occupancy houses in the capital.

Section 63 of the Communications Act 2003 requires Ofcom to seek the best use of appropriate telephone numbers and to encourage effciency and innovation.

Printers and sign painting firms will be disappointed, however, since existing 0207 and 0208 numbers will remain unchanged." - from vnunet.com

For more information on geographic and non geographic numbers call 08000 77 60 60.