It will be possible to identify the country from which the call originates, so that it is answered in the correct language, at the relevant call centre. There will be demand for European numbers for corporations, for personal users and, especially, for mobile. Corporate networks and VPNs will provide significant demand for 388 numbers. The size of the block of numbers allocated to the organisation will depend on the needs of the organisation. Virtual mobile services are also emerging as potential applications or a regional numbering resource following the liberalization of the mobile local loop.
Companies can obtain a number from their usual telecommunications operators.
This page is maintained by Ewan Sutherland . Last updated 17 April 2000.