Area Code 7588 – Ried im Traunkreis

Overview of Area Code 7588

Austria's area code 7588 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Ried im Traunkreis and its surrounding communities in the state of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich). This code is part of the Austrian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. The region is located in the Traunviertel area, approximately 40 kilometers south of Linz, and includes nearby localities such as Wartberg an der Krems and parts of the Kirchdorf an der Krems district.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 7588 prefix serves the administrative district of Kirchdorf an der Krems, specifically the communities of Ried im Traunkreis, Wartberg an der Krems, and occasionally neighboring villages that rely on the same local exchange. The area is characterized by its rural landscape and small-town infrastructure, with Ried im Traunkreis being the primary market town. The code is managed by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) and allocated to fixed network operators providing services in this region.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Austria, the number is dialed as 0 7588 followed by the subscriber's 4- to 5-digit local number. For example, a local number 12345 would be dialed as 0 7588 12345 from anywhere within Austria. International callers must dial the Austrian country code +43, then the area code without the leading zero, and the local number: +43 7588 12345. When calling from a mobile phone within Austria, it is essential to include the leading zero (0) after the country code, as mobile networks require the full national number. For calls from abroad, the plus sign (+) indicates the international access prefix, and the zero is omitted.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Austrian geographic area codes are not overlaid with other codes; each geographic region has a unique NDC. The 7588 code is not subject to number portability restrictions for fixed lines, meaning subscribers can retain their numbers when switching operators within the same geographic area. However, number portability across different geographic regions is not permitted for fixed lines, as the code is tied to the physical location of the line. This ensures that the geographic significance of the code is preserved.

Practical Usage and Cost

Calls to 7588 numbers are charged as standard national fixed-line rates when dialed from within Austria. For international callers, charges depend on their home country's international tariff. The code is used primarily for residential and business landlines, including small enterprises and public services in the area. As with all Austrian geographic codes, the 7588 prefix is not used for mobile services, which are assigned separate non-geographic codes starting with 6 (e.g., 660, 664, 676).