Area Code 590 – Filipstad
The phone area code for Filipstad is 590 (international format +46590). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 590
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📍 Geographic Location of Filipstad
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Swedish area code +46 590 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Filipstad region, located in the western part of Värmland County. This code serves the municipality of Filipstad and its surrounding localities, including Lesjöfors, Nykroppa, and Persberg. The region is known for its historical mining industry and scenic landscapes. The administrative oversight for telecommunication services in this area falls under the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), which manages the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Sweden, the number is dialed as 0590-XXXXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls. The subscriber number length varies, typically between 5 and 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 8 to 10 digits when including the area code. For international callers, the format is +46 590 XXXXX (or 0046 590 XXXXX from countries using the international prefix). When dialing from abroad, the trunk prefix '0' is omitted. For example, a local number 12345 would be dialed as 0590-12345 domestically and +46 590 12345 internationally.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there are no overlay codes for the 590 area, meaning that the area code is unique to the Filipstad region. However, as part of the national numbering plan, number portability is available for fixed-line services within Sweden, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. This does not affect the area code itself but may influence routing and billing.
Practical Usage and Services
The 590 area code is used for traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services that are tied to a physical address in the region. Businesses and residents in Filipstad rely on this code for local communication, and it is also used for fax and alarm systems. For callers from other parts of Sweden, dialing 0590 incurs standard national call charges, while international callers will be billed according to their operator's international tariff for calls to Sweden. It is important to note that calls to this geographic number are not toll-free; the calling party pays for the call, and the called party does not incur any charges for receiving calls.