Guinea-Bissau (country code +245)
Communication of 17.IX.2015:
The Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN), Bissau, announces the bringing
into service, in Guinea-Bissau, of a new national numbering plan (NNP), which will come into effect on 1 November 2015.
In the new national numbering plan (NNP), the existing seven (7) digit numbers in the fixed and mobile networks will be
replaced by nine (9) digit numbers. The format of the number for calls from abroad (E.164 international number structure)
will be the same for all telephone networks (fixed and mobile), namely +245 XXX XXX XXX (nine (9) digits (CC + N(S)N, in
which CC is the country code and N(S)N is the national (significant) number.
The new numbering plan will be brought into service on 1 November 2015.
The digits “44” will be added in front of the existing fixed network N(S)N.
For example, the existing fixed network N(S)N XXX XXXX (seven (7) digits) will become 44 XXX XXXX (nine (9) digits).
Similarly, for mobile networks, the digits “9X” will be added in front of the existing N(S)N.
Fixed network
GUINÉ TELECOM
Country
code
Old subscriber number
(seven digits)
New subscriber number
(nine digits)
Locality
245
320
321
XXXX
XXXX
44 320
44 321
XXXX
XXXX
Bissau
245
322
XXXX
44 322
XXXX
Sta Luzia
245
325
XXXX
44 325
XXXX
Brá
245
331
XXXX
44 331
XXXX
Mansoa
245
332
XXXX
44 332
XXXX
Bissora
245
334
XXXX
44 334
XXXX
Mansaba
245
335
XXXX
44 335
XXXX
Farim
245
341
XXXX
44 341
XXXX
Bafatá
245
342
XXXX
44 342
XXXX
Bambadinca
245
351
XXXX
44 351
XXXX
Gabú
245
352
XXXX
44 352
XXXX
Sonaco
245
353
XXXX
44 353
XXXX
Pirada
245
354
XXXX
44 354
XXXX
Pitche
245
370
XXXX
44 370
XXXX
Buba
245
391
XXXX
44 391
XXXX
Canchungo
245
392
XXXX
44 392
XXXX
Cacheu
245
393
XXXX
44 393
XXXX
S. Domingos
245
394
XXXX
44 394
XXXX
Bula
245
396
XXXX
44 396
XXXX
Ingoré
245
397
XXXX
44 397
XXXX
Bigene
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Mobile network
Country
code
Old subscriber number
(seven digits)
New subscriber number
(nine digits)
ORANGE – BISSAU
245
5
XXXXXX
95 5
XXXXXX
SPACETEL GUINÉ-BISSAU
245
6
XXXXXX
96 6
XXXXXX
245
9
XXXXXX
96 9
XXXXXX
GUINÉTEL
245
7
XXXXXX
97 7
XXXXXX
Contact:
Mr. Teófilo Lopes
Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das TIC (ARN)
Caixa Postal 1372
BISSAU
Guinea-Bissau
Tel:
+245 668 23 53 (as from 1 November 2015: +245 966 88 23 53)
+245 529 60 07 (as from 1 November 2015: +245 955 29 60 07)
+245 600 40 49 (as from 1 November 2015: +245 966 00 40 49)
E-mail: info@arn.gw ; teofilo.lopes@arn.gw ; lopesteofilo@yahoo.com
URL:
www.arn.gw
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Communication of 11.VI.2013:
La Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN), Bissau, announces the following
modification to the E.164 National Numbering Plan (NNP) of Guinea-Bissau.
Presentation of national ITU-T E.164 numbering plan for country code 245
a)
Overview:
–
–
b)
The minimum number length (excluding the country code) is: (7) digits.
The maximum number length (excluding the country code) is: (7) digits.
Detail of numbering plan:
N(S)N number length
NDC (National Destination Code)
or leading digits of N(S)N
(National (Significant) Number))
Maximum
length
Minimum
length
3
7
7
Usage of
E.164 Number
Additional
information
Geographic number – Fixed telephony
services –
Assigned to Guiné Telecom S A
40
7
7
Geographic number – Telephony services
(VoiP) – Assigned to HARRY GROUP SARL
5
7
7
Non-geographic number – Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services –
Assigned to ORANGE BISSAU SA
6
7
7
Non-geographic number – Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services –
Assigned to SPACETEL GUINÉ – BISSAU SA
7
7
7
Non-geographic number – Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services –
Assigned to GUINÉTEL SA
90
7
7
Non-geographic number – Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services –
Assigned to ORANGE BISSAU SA
91
7
7
Non-geographic number– Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services –
Assigned to SPACETEL GUINÉ – BISSAU SA
92
7
7
Non-geographic number – Digital mobile
(GSM) telephony services – Assigned to
SPACETEL GUINÉ – BISSAU SA
Contact:
Mr.Téofilo Lopes
Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (ARN)
AV. Domingos Ramos (Praça Enersto Che Guevara)
BP 1372
BISSAU
Guinea-Bissau
Tel:
+245 320 48 73/4
Fax:
+245 320 48 76
E-mail: info@arn-gb.com
URL:
www.arn-gb.com
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Communication of 3.VII.2008:
The Instituto, recalls implementation of a new National Numbering Plan (NNP) in Guinea-Bissau as from 6 July 2008.
In the fixed network of the new National Numbering Plan (NNP), the current fixed six (6)-digit numbering will be replaced
by seven (7)-digit numbering. The number format for calls from abroad (structure of the international E.164-number) will
be uniform for all the telephone networks (fixed and mobile): +245 XXX XXXX (seven (7)-digits) (CC + N(S)N, where CC is
country code and N(S)N is National (Significant) Number).
The new numbering plan for fixed networks will be in use starting from 6 July 2008. In front of the existing fixed network
N(S)N will be added digit “3”.
For example, the current fixed network N(S)N XX XXXX (six (6)-digits) will be changed to 3XX XXXX (seven (7)-digits). Some
localities, such as Ingoré, currently with N(S)N 33 XXXX, will completely change (see table overleaf).
No change will be made to the current seven (7)-digit mobile network numbering plan.

Fixed network
GUINÉ TELECOM
Country
Code
Old subscriber number
(six digits)
New subscriber number
(seven digits)
Locality
245
20
21
XXXX
XXXX
320
321
XXXX
XXXX
Bissau
245
22
XXXX
322
XXXX
Sta Luzia
245
25
XXXX
325
XXXX
Brá
245
31
XXXX
331
XXXX
Mansoa
245
31
XXXX
334
XXXX
Mansaba
245
32
XXXX
397
XXXX
Bigene
245
32
XXXX
332
XXXX
Bissora
245
33
XXXX
396
XXXX
Ingoré
245
94
XXXX
394
XXXX
Bula
245
35
XXXX
335
XXXX
Farim
245
41
XXXX
341
XXXX
Bafatá
245
41
XXXX
342
XXXX
Bambadinca
245
51
XXXX
351
XXXX
Gabú
245
51
XXXX
354
XXXX
Pitche
245
52
XXXX
352
XXXX
Sonaco
245
53
XXXX
353
XXXX
Pirada
245
70
XXXX
370
XXXX
Buba
245
91
XXXX
391
XXXX
Canchungo
245
92
XXXX
392
XXXX
Cacheu
245
93
XXXX
393
XXXX
S. Domingos
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Mobile network
ORANGE –BISSAU
245
5
XXXXXX
5
XXXXXX
SPACETEL GUINÉ-BISSAU
245
6
XXXXXX
6
XXXXXX
GUINÉTEL
245
7
XXXXXX
7
XXXXXX
Contact:
Mr Teófilo Lopes
Director, Licencing and Spectrum Management
Instituto das Comunicações da Guiné-Bissau (ICGB)
R. Vitorino Costa
Caixa Postal 1372
BISSAU
Guinée-Bissau
Tel:
+245 20 4873 (as from 6 July 2008, Tel:
+245 320 4873)
Fax:
+245 20 4876 (as from 6 July 2008, Fax:
+245 320 4876)
E-mail: icgb@mail.bissau.net
Communication of 3.IV.2009:
The Institut des Communications de la Guinée-Bissau (ICGB), Bissau, in its capacity as the National Regulatory Authority for
Telecommunications, announces its concerns regarding the unauthorized use of Guinea-Bissau’s E.164 country code “245”
by several unidentified operators, in particular for the purpose of providing “Audiotex or Videotex” and other services
available on the Internet.
In addition, the Institut des Communications de la Guinée-Bissau (ICGB) confirms that no operator or service provider has
been authorized by Guinea-Bissau authorities to set up infrastructure or use existing infrastructure for the purpose of
providing “Audiotex or Videotex” services or to use country code “245” for other purposes deemed illegal.
The Institut des Communications de la Guinée-Bissau (ICGB) requests the cooperation of all telecommunication operators
and administrations in recalling that it is prohibited to use the name of Guinea-Bissau for the purpose of providing “Audiotex
or Videotex” services or for country code “245” to be used by unauthorized operators or for unauthorized purposes either
within the territory of Guinea-Bissau or elsewhere.
The Institut des Communications de la Guinée-Bissau (ICGB) wishes to reiterate that only the operators and providers of
services headquartered in Guinea-Bissau, or duly established as representatives in Guinea-Bissau, can hold an authorization
for the establishment and operation of telecommunication networks or the provision of telecommunication services within
the territory of Guinea-Bissau or for the use of State public domain resources such as numbers and radio frequencies.
Contact:
Institut des Communications de la Guinée-Bissau (ICGB)
Av. Domingos Ramos, 53
Caixa Postal 1372
BISSAU
Guinea-Bissau
Tel:
+245 320 48 73 / +245 320 48 74
Fax:
+245 320 48 76
E-mail: icgb@bissau.net
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