Area Code 910 – Bandanaira

Overview of Area Code 910 (Bandanaira, Indonesia)

Area code 910 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Indonesian public switched telephone network (PSTN), specifically serving the administrative region of Bandanaira in the Maluku province. Bandanaira is the capital of the Banda Islands, a remote archipelago in the Banda Sea. The code is used for fixed-line (landline) services, and it is an integral part of the national numbering plan under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 910 area code covers the Banda Islands, with Bandanaira as the principal town. This region is part of the Maluku Province, historically significant for the spice trade. The code is administered by the Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BRTI) and is allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily PT Telkom Indonesia (Telkom) and possibly other local providers. The geographic scope is limited to this island group, and the code is not used for mobile services.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within Indonesia, the dialing format for a Bandanaira number is: 0910-XXX-XXXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix. The national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits, comprising the NDC (910) and a 7-digit subscriber number. For international callers, the format is: +62 910 XXX XXXX, where +62 is the country calling code for Indonesia, and the leading '0' is omitted. For example, a typical international number might be +62 910 123 4567.

Calling Instructions

• Local callers (within Indonesia): Dial 0910 followed by the subscriber number. If calling from a mobile phone, the same format applies, but note that mobile operators may require the full national number with the trunk prefix.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 62 (Indonesia's country code), then 910 (area code without the leading '0'), and finally the subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Bandanaira area. The 910 code is unique to this geographic region. However, due to the remote nature of the islands, fixed-line infrastructure may be limited, and some residents may rely on satellite or mobile services. For VoIP and internet-based calling, the same national dialing rules apply, but users should ensure they are using the correct format to avoid misrouting.

Practical Examples

To illustrate, if a local business in Bandanaira has the number 123-4567, a caller from Jakarta would dial 0910-123-4567. An international caller from Australia would dial 0011-62-910-123-4567. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some numbers may have fewer digits, but the standard is 7 digits after the area code.