Telephone Numbers in Argentina - Non-geographic Numbers

Non-geographic Numbers

Non-geographic numbers have a three-digit prefix and a seven-digit number. They are usually represented as if the leading 0 prefix were part of the three-digit prefix (like with long-distance numbers), resulting in the format 0ppp-nnn-nnnn.

The currently allocated prefixes are, but not limited to:

• 0800: toll-free telephone numbers
• 0810: local rate calls
• 0822: toll-free numbers used for calling card access
• 0600: premium-rate telephone numbers
• 0609: premium, fixed-rate gaming numbers
• 0610: dial-up Internet access numbers, usually with a rate lower than a normal local call
• 0605: premium-rate telephone numbers for charity donations

0810 numbers differ from 0800 toll-free numbers in that the former numbers are used by large but cost-conscious companies that do not wish to bear the full cost of a nationwide toll-free system, yet still do not want their customers to be put away by having to pay long-distance rates.

0610 numbers, used as a cheaper alternative to standard local numbers for dial-up Internet access, are nowadays rare due to the widespread use of broadband Internet access.