Area Code 767 – Mbéni

Overview of Comoros +269 767

The telephone number +269 767 is a geographic number assigned to the Mbéni area within the Union of the Comoros. Mbéni is a town located on the island of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island in the archipelago. This prefix is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comoros Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARTIC). As a geographic number, it is tied to a specific physical location and is primarily used for fixed-line services, though some numbers may be repurposed for VoIP or other services.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 767 prefix covers the administrative region of Mbéni, which falls under the prefecture of Mbéni in the island of Grande Comore. The town is situated in the northern part of the island, and the numbering area includes the town itself and its surrounding villages. The prefix is allocated to the incumbent operator, Comoros Telecom, which provides PSTN services in the region.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a number in Mbéni from within Comoros, you must dial the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to reach a local number, you would dial: 0 767 XX XX (where 'XX XX' represents the local subscriber number). Note that the total national significant number length is typically 7 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).

For international callers, the correct format is: +269 767 XX XX. The country code for Comoros is +269, and the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad. For instance, if the local number is 767 12 34, you would dial +269 767 12 34 from outside the country.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

Currently, there is no overlay code in the Mbéni area; the 767 prefix is the sole geographic code for this region. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, the regulatory authority may introduce additional codes in the future. As of now, all fixed-line numbers in Mbéni begin with 767, and there is no need for 10-digit dialing within the country.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Comoros should always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing a number in Mbéni, even if they are calling from a neighboring area. For example, to call a Mbéni number from Moroni, you would dial 0 767 XX XX.

International callers should replace the trunk prefix '0' with the Comoros country code '+269'. Thus, the international format is +269 767 XX XX. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country before dialing.

It is important to note that while this is a geographic number, some businesses may use it for non-geographic purposes, but the number remains associated with the Mbéni area for regulatory and billing purposes.