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?