8 digit numbers

[wowiesy]

In compliance with an order of the NTC, the implementation of Memorandum Order No. 4-7-218 for the migration of Landline numbers in area code 2 (Greater Metro Manila) from 7-Digits to 8-Digits has been deferred from 18 March 219 to 6 October 219.

Done at the request of the banking industry, this move was taken to ensure that all necessary preparations are in place for the migration process. Thank you for your understanding.

Source: NTC https://pldthome.com/updateto8

This is going to happen soon...

I have my contacts sync thru google... So can download to csv and edit...

Anybody has a macro somewhere that can automate this?



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[Archerfish]

I received this message and I think it has something to do with your post:

Starting Oct 6, 2019, all 7-digit landline numbers w/ area code 02 will become 8 digits. To call PLDT customers, just add 8 before the existing landline number.

This is in compliance with the directive of the National Telecommunications Commission. For more details, please visit Update to 8 | PLDT Support

[wowiesy]

Yes... Im hoping theres a macro or script out there that can help me make the changes in my contacts a lot easier than having to go 1 by 1..



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[_Qwerty_]

you can export it as CSV, open it in EXCEL then add 8 in front..

Globe Land Lines adds "7" in front.

Yes... Im hoping theres a macro or script out there that can help me make the changes in my contacts a lot easier than having to go 1 by 1..



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[CVT]

I do not have that many Area Code 02 (+632) contacts to edit...

[yebo]

I don't see the logic. Why just "add 8". So every 02-xxxxxxx becomes 02-8xxxxxxx? So ano additional phone lines mo dun when there are the same 9,999,999 numbers in xxxxxxx and 8xxxxxxx.

[oj88]

I don't see the logic. Why just "add 8". So every 02-xxxxxxx becomes 02-8xxxxxxx? So ano additional phone lines mo dun when there are the same 9,999,999 numbers in xxxxxxx and 8xxxxxxx.

For one, PLDT and Globe can use the same last 7 digits and still maintain uniqueness, doubling the nationwide dial-plan capacity.

Ex.

If your old number is PLDT 02-344-9898, that same 7 digits can be assigned to a second (or even more) telcos:

PLDT: 02-8344-9898
Globe: 02-7344-9898
Hypothetical 3rd Telco: 02-6344-9898

[CVT]

I don't see the logic. Why just "add 8". So every 02-xxxxxxx becomes 02-8xxxxxxx? So ano additional phone lines mo dun when there are the same 9,999,999 numbers in xxxxxxx and 8xxxxxxx.

Theoretically, with 7 digits, phone numbers would be from 1,000,000 to 9,999,999 or 9,000,000 lines

With 8 digits,- 8 being the most significant digit,- for Globe alone- phone numbers would be from 80,000,000 to 89,999,999 or 10,000,000 lines

So, you add 1,000,000 lines to each of PLDT(8), Globe(7) etc.

Anybody from the phone companies here?

[CVT]

For one, PLDT and Globe can use the same last 7 digits and still maintain uniqueness, doubling the the capacity.

Ex.

If your old number is PLDT 02-344-9898, that same 7 digits can be assigned to a second (or even more) telcos:

PLDT: 02-8344-9898
Globe: 02-7344-9898
Hypothetical 3rd Telco: 02-6344-9898

That's a better way to look at it/ explain it.

More than doubles the capacity.

[leonleon]

Di ba ginawa yan to accommodate Dennis Uy and his third telco?

[chronicle]

Di ba ginawa yan to accommodate Dennis Uy and his third telco?

I don't think so.
Saturated na sa dami ng subscribers din.
Last time they did this was back in the 90's pa.

[2lits17]

pati landline sa province dagdag 8 din sa start?

[falken]

pati landline sa province dagdag 8 din sa start?

From the pldt text I received, Area code starting with 02 only.

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[minicarph]

I don't see the logic. Why just "add 8". So every 02-xxxxxxx becomes 02-8xxxxxxx? So ano additional phone lines mo dun when there are the same 9,999,999 numbers in xxxxxxx and 8xxxxxxx.

alam mo fafa yebs kung ano mas lalo nakakainis, gagawin 8 digits tapos 8 din sinimulan, parang di na pinag-isipan, 8 , 8 na lahat period. mag youtube pa kami mamya gabi

[wowiesy]

Sa phone ko kasi as much as ossible i follow + country code area code.. Now feeling ko lang kung oscan kp numbers na +632... I have to check the next digit to know and be sure na pldt / globe ncr number yan na safe palitan ng +6328...

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[oj88]

For now, you can still do trial and error using 7 or 8 to call landlines. Chances are, if it's a PLDT number, mistakenly using the 7 prefix would only result in a "Not yet in service" prompt.

But eventually, I foresee a lot of "Sorry po, wrong number..." in the coming months once the telcos starts adopting the freed-up identical 7-digit numbers into their own dial-plan.

[leonleon]

I don't think so.
Saturated na sa dami ng subscribers din.
Last time they did this was back in the 90's pa.

You mean marami pa rin nagsusubscribe ng landline, bro?

Marami pa rin pila sa landline?

I got the feeling wala na nga gusto mag landline ngayon.

Puro mobile phones na uso di ba?

[chronicle]

You mean marami pa rin nagsusubscribe ng landline, bro?

Marami pa rin pila sa landline?

I got the feeling wala na nga gusto mag landline ngayon.

Puro mobile phones na uso di ba?

Part of the internet bundle at home for most households.

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[uls]

importante parin sa businesses ang landline

[2lits17]

pag may ka deal ako sa negosyo or related to that... mejo mas kampante ako pag may landline number yun ka deal ko... compare sa puro cellphone lang. yun landline plus nga ng parents and relatives ko mas gamit na gamit compare sa cellphone nila. like my dad,,,, ok lang maiwan yun smart niya kesa maiwan yun pldt landline plus niya.