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1. Telephone Numbers administered by Oftel - details of Allocations, and availability of UK Telephone Numbers.

Information available to view as Excel 97 files (to select Telephone Numbers to apply for), or in csv format (for downloading). This information is updated weekly where possible.

2. The National Telephone Numbering Plan - published 22 July 2003 - details of all Telephone Numbers administered by Oftel.

3. Details on Applying for Telephone Numbers Administered by Oftel, and access to the Application Forms - the Application Forms are only accessible via password access by the 'Application Contacts' currently registered with Oftel's Numbering Unit.

4. Number Block Transactions - Allocations, Protections, etc (including any withdrawals), over rolling 12 months, for Telephone Numbers beginning 01-09, and Access Codes (DQ codes and Indirect Access codes. This information is updated weekly where possible.

5. Numbering Forum, Working Groups, and Workshops - information on the consultative bodies working with Oftel to develop Numbering policy and details of previous and forthcoming meetings, and how to attend.

6. A User's Guide to Telephone Numbering - a general guide on the variety of UK Telephone Numbers, differences in costs of calling them, and services available to consumers.

7. Number Activation Contact Details - detailed list of Communications Providers' contact details, for number activation purposes (only accessible via password access by the 'Activation Contacts' registered with Oftel's Numbering Unit).

8. OFCOM Numbering Unit System (ONUS) - Oftel's proposal to update the current Numbering database and introduce an on-line Telephone Number application system.

9. Telephone Number Portability - further information and useful links.

10. Personal Numbering - guidance on the acceptable use of 070 numbers.

Please also note previously issued documents - 'Restoring Trust in Personal Numbering' (Consultation Document and Oftel's Statement).

11. Numbering Bulletins - latest and previous bulletins.

12. Code of Practice for Telephone Numbers in closed ranges eg. 0800 Freephone range.

13. Telephone Numbers for drama purposes (TV, radio, etc.) - Oftel recommended Telephone Numbers for drama use.

14. Other Numbering Publications.

15. ITU-T list of Country Codes - click on this link to view ITU-T webpage showing list of Country Codes.