Numbering plan
Numbering Plan
In order to fulfill the increasing amounts of mobile users in Egypt,The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) decided that all mobile numbers in Egypt will automatically gain an extra digit on October 6th.

The change will only impact mobile numbers in Egypt. Short codes, hotlines, international numbers and landlines will not be affected by the change.

To see the new numbering plan and how your numbers will be affected
 
Don't worry about yout phone book contacts, etisalat provides you with several solutions to assist you in overcoming the new numbering change:


In case you do not find your handset in the list of compatibility devices or require assistance in converting your phone book contacts mobile number to the new numbering format, please visit your nearest etisalat store, i2, Raya, 2B, IT Store or BITS & BYTES for assistance.
FAQs

 
During the first 3 months and until early 2012 subs who make calls using the old formatting will hear a pre announcement before each call informing them about the change yet the call will go through.

After that phase any call made using the old formatting will hear the announcement yet the call will be dropped
 
 
Anyone dialling from outside Egypt will hear an automated message reminding them to redial with the added digit yet the call will go through. The international code for Egypt (+20) will not be affected.
 
 
Yes the new change will affect all dials related services such as SMS, MMS, Video calls, preferred numbers, e-recharge and balance transfer etc..
 
 
By calling 8787 for free
 
 
Emergency numbers will remain unchanged.
 
 
Yes, there is a desktop application that only converts the SIM card contacts. You can download it from the Web site or visit our Retail store to assist you with the desktop application