Extra telephone digit for Aruba

As of February 1, 2003 Aruba will add an extra digit to its existing phone numbers.

The change, coming as a result of compliance to international standards, will come into effect to all residential and business phone numbers as well as fax-numbers.

The country code remains the same (297), but all phone numbers will now begin with the number 5.

In order for phone calls to go through, callers must dial (297) 5 8 XXXXX.

The number 9 will be added in front of all cellular phones. GSM cellular phones will remain the same, as they are already equipped with a seven-digit number.

The phone number for Aruba Cruise Tourism is now (297) 8 33648 and will become as of February 1st, 2003 (297) 5 8 33648.

The Fax number is now: (297) 8 35088 and will change to (297) 5 8 35088.

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