TOKYO, Oct 03 (News On Japan) –
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is ready to introduce new cell phone numbers beginning with ‘060,’ probably as early as December, marking the primary addition of a brand new quantity in 11 years.
The ministry has begun discussions to permit using the “060” prefix for cell phone numbers and has consulted with the advisory council on this matter. The remaining resolution shall be made primarily based on suggestions from the council and suggestions from the general public. If all goes based on plan, cellular numbers beginning with “060” might be out there by December.
Currently, the out there cell phone numbers begin with “090,” “080,” or “070,” totaling 270 million numbers in use. However, because of the widespread use of smartphones and the rising development of proudly owning a number of gadgets, there’s a scarcity of obtainable numbers. As of the top of final month, solely about 5.3 million numbers beginning with “070” stay out there.
By including the “060” prefix, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications goals to develop the full variety of cell phone numbers to 360 million, thereby accommodating the rising variety of customers.
Source: TBS