The management of Gamtel wishes to inform the general public that in
February 2004, there will be a number change for all telephone lines
from 6 digits to 7 digits.
The general public is hereby advised to :
Put 4 in front of numbers currently starting with 2, 3 or 4
put 5 in front of numbers currently starting with 5, 6 or 7
Put 9 in front of Gamcel Numbers
Put 7 in front of Africel Numbers ; and
Put 5 in front of all internet service providers dial -up numbers .
When this new numbering plan comes into effect in 2004, Please note that
the change does not however effect the 3-digit emergency numbers of the
police, ambulance or fire station .
For example :

     Location                              Existing
     Number                      New Number
     Banjul
     225-262                                  (4)225-262
     K.M.C
     375-255                                  (4)375-255
     Western Division
     461-855                                  (4)461-855
     Lower River Division
     523-967                                  (5)523-967
     Central \Upper River
     692-382                                   (5)692-382
     North\Central  Division
     743-961                                    (5)743-961
     Gamcel Customers
     969-961                                    (9)969-961
     Africell Customers
     780-823                                    (7)780-823
     ISP Dial-up Numbers
     555-000                                   (5)555-000
     GSM Emergency Number
     112                                              112
     Ambulance
     116                                             116
     Police Station
     117                                             117
     Fire Service
     118                                             118

     This change will help telecommunication providers with the
     effective use of numbering blocks . Thank you for your
     attention .

     Chi Jamma ,
     Bro Sheikh

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