Phone Numbers in the Marshall Islands

Quick Reference Guide

• Country: Marshall Islands
• Country Code: +692
• International Prefix: 011
• National Prefix: 1

Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Marshall Islands' telephone numbering plan. This guide details phone number structures, dialing procedures for both domestic and international calls, and technical insights essential for telecom professionals and developers.

Numbering Plan Structure

General Number Structure

Marshall Islands phone numbers adhere to the ITU-T E.164 standard:

• Country Code: +692
• National Subscriber Number (NSN): 7 digits

The NSN includes an area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number.

Number Formats by Type

Type	Format	Example	Details
Landline	2XX XXXX	247 1234	Fixed-line numbers generally start with '2'.
Mobile	3XX XXXX	329 1234	Mobile numbers typically start with '3'.
Special Services	800 XXXX	800 1234	Toll-free numbers start with '800'.
Emergency	911	911	Standard emergency number.

Regular Expressions for Validation

For developers, use these regular expressions to validate Marshall Islands phone numbers:

• Landline: /^2\d{6}$/
• Mobile: /^3\d{6}$/
• Special Services: /^800\d{4}$/
• Emergency: /^911$/

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial the 7-digit number directly (e.g., 247 1234).
• Landline to Mobile: Dial the 7-digit mobile number directly (e.g., 329 1234).
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial the 7-digit mobile number directly (e.g., 329 1234).
• Mobile to Landline: Dial the 7-digit landline number directly (e.g., 247 1234).

International Calls

• Outgoing: Dial 011 (International Prefix), followed by the destination country code, area code (if applicable), and the subscriber number.
  • Example: To call the United States, dial 011 1 XXX XXX XXXX.
• Incoming: International callers should dial +692 followed by the 7-digit local number (e.g., +692 247 1234).

Number Portability

Currently, there is no mobile number portability (MNP) in the Marshall Islands. Subscribers cannot retain their numbers when switching providers.

Major Telecom Operators

The telecommunications market in the Marshall Islands is served by:

1. Marshall Islands National Telecommunications Authority (NTA)
   • Landline Number Range: 247 XXXX
   • Mobile Number Range: 329 XXXX

Regulatory Body

The Marshall Islands National Telecommunications Authority (NTA) regulates the telecommunications sector, managing phone numbers and ensuring compliance with ITU-T standards.

Number Allocation and Management

Phone numbers are allocated by the NTA, ensuring efficient and standard-compliant allocation due to the small population and geographic area.

Technical Restrictions and Special Cases

• Golden Numbers: No formal system for golden numbers exists.
• Number Blocking: NTA policies prevent misuse of numbers, including blocking fraudulent numbers.

Technical Considerations

For developers and systems handling Marshall Islands phone numbers:

1. Validation: Use the provided regular expressions.
2. Formatting: Store numbers in the international E.164 format.
3. Portability: Note that number portability is unavailable.