Guidelines

Netherlands (NL)

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Locale Summary

Locale name

Netherlands

ISO code
The International Organization for Standardization two character representation for the given locale.

NL

Region

Europe

Dialing code
The dialing prefix used to establish a call or send an SMS from one locale to the given locale.

+31

Guidelines

Portable Numbers
  • Geographic (local) numbers
  • Non-geographic (national) numbers (+3185)

Restrictions
  • Most of International Phone Numbers have VOICE capability only, no SMS.
  • Some service providers’ contracts do not allow phone numbers to be ported while the contract is active. Before submitting your order, check with your provider to ensure your contract allows you to port your phone numbers.

Required Information

Timeframe

Once you submit all required documentation/information, up to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the port and time required by the current service provider.

Regulatory Bodies

Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM)

Other Details

How To Submit

Please submit your request via the porting form here.

You can find all the requirements needed here.

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