Talk:Telephone numbers in the European Union

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[edit] Transition to single code 3

One +3x space has to be freed up, to allow integration of the +4x / +4xy codes. Easiest in communication would be to free up +34 to allow +4x to switch to +34x. If +34 has to be changed it could either use the transition scheme of the others, (adding a 3), i.e. +34 -> +334. This would require +33 to move. But +34 could also move to +384, making this move independent of the current +33 range.

Idea of minimum transition to single code 3

  • change +34 (Spain) to +384 (currently unassigned)
  • transform +4x to +34x.

This would create 4 digit codes for CZ, SK, LI. Avoid 4 digit codes by choosing one other of the +3x countries to free up their space,

  • e.g. Hungary +36, resulting e.g. in +360 CZ, +361 SK, +363 LI, +366 HU.
  • e.g. France, +33, +333 FR, (reserve +330 GR, +331 NL, +332 BE, +336 HU, +339 IT), leaving: +334 CZ, +335 SK, +337 LI

To convert all to 3 digits, do

  • France +33 to +383 (currently unassigned) or +333 (but maybe keep this special)
  • then everyone who wants can move 3x to 33x
    • +30 – Greece
    • +31 – The Netherlands
    • +32 – Belgium
    • +36 – Hungary
    • +39 - Italy

If you don't want 4 digit codes, than CZ, SK, LI cannot be moved by adding a 3 in front. Thus +342 could be used for Spain. This would allow independent transition for FR and ES within their own ranges, +33 -> +333 and +34 -> +342. Later use +334 CZ, +335 SK, +337 LI. —Preceding unsigned comment added by NoGringo (talk • contribs) 21:00, August 27, 2007 (UTC) NoGringo 14:43, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] EU/Europe

If this is a list for the EU, why is there so much talk about outside the EU. Reads like a Europe article. The list includes all European countries just with (not EU) next some. Why? Yes it could expand to them but it hasn't. - J Logan t: 15:09, 30 August 2007 (UTC)