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What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 9:38am On Oct 27, 2011 |
Its like you can now call up to 13 digit of a number and you would still get the same number, I’m still baffled as I write this but I’ll like to know if there is a new trend in telecommunication in Nigeria which I’m not paying attention to. Read it here: Has Mobile Numbers In Nigeria Exceeded 11 Digits? |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by cchampme(m): 12:01pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
apart from that particular problem. the one that i am experiencing now is the one that your blackberry suddenly doesnt receive network coverage anymore, the thing tire me oh |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by dgr8truth(m): 12:07pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Yes it change. The federal government has ordered them to increase the digit so the Bokites will not be able to memorize their numbers. It for security reasons. Hards times deserve hard majors, bear with the government. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by talk2hb1(m): 12:10pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
please explain better, I don't grab it do you mean adding two more digit to a number and you will still get your call through to the destinied number? Explain plz 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Suntemi(m): 12:23pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
leMuhito: It has been like that for so long. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Wislet(f): 12:24pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
The eleven numbers are constant. Even if other numbers are added after the eleven or twelve (depending on the network you're using), it only recognizes the main eleven/twelve. E.g in a poor network area, if u add 11, , to the eleven numbers u want to call, it goes faster. Lol. No matter how many numbers u add after the standard number, only the original numbers are recognized, and therefore it still goes through. Understood? |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by teemon: 12:25pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Mehn wonders shall never end o! |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Nobody: 12:27pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
They are all messed up, except Etisalat, Am no longer a phone person anyway, too busy for that |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by dustydee: 12:27pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
it recognizes only the first eleven numbers without a code prefix |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by nairapark: 12:47pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Ijogz K: |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by track247: 12:50pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Nigeria's GSM number is eleven digits and thats what the network recognises. Any number you add is irrelevant as it only recognises the first eleven digits |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Nobody: 12:51pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
@OP, here is it, when ever u add any digit(s) to an existing number registered in nigeria, when u diail the numbers, on getting to the connecting office of the network, the computer automatically select the first 11 numbers and leave the added b4 connecting you, so nothing wrong atall |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by goose1: 1:16pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
There is nothing wrong with that, its a coded system with 11 digits and once you get the first 11 digits right,your call will go irrespective of what ever you add after it. When it gets to the 11th digit, it processes the call.chikena! |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by KacHemNaU(m): 1:22pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Mmmmm. Ok |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by blank(f): 1:28pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
It will tell u the number is incorrect. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Natasha2(f): 1:32pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
poster its not new I always do this especially in secondary school when ever I gave guys my numnber i made sure it was up to 14 and I'll be like well that's my number its up to you whether you want to call or not and they'll be like ''please don't do this give me your number , the as long as the first 11 digits are correct even though you add 5 extra numbers it will still go through |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by rhythyson: 1:41pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
"@ NATASHA a beg give me ya 14 digit numba |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 1:58pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
cchampme: Thank God I'm not the only one experiencing that craze, But is it proper for that to happen? |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Natasha2(f): 2:02pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
rhythyson:07065548977234 if you like call this number in case na Devil pick up the phone na you sabi but seriously you can try it now just use someone else's phone to holla yours and add two or three more numbers it'll still go through |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by edicolove: 2:06pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
As an ICT person, this is a blunder, not a plus like some of you want to make it look like. Take an example where i wanted to dial 08036774827 and I mistakenly add a wrong number, say 5 in between. That is 080367 5 74827. Now going by what we have now, it will automatically select 08036757482 and ignore the number 7. That is a recipe for confusion. That mean i will dial a wrong person who will anwer his call and probably tell me wrong number. But that again poses a security risk of its own. The system should always flag a wrong number once it is more than the regular number of digits. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 2:10pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
dgr8truth: Hi dgr8truth! Was this announced? |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 2:19pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
talk2hb1: Yes!!! Try it |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Natasha2(f): 2:27pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Wislet:exactly |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 2:32pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
sun_temi: @sun_temi Well, I never knew but now I know. Do you think that's a good idea? Wislet: @Yes mam!! Understood, track247:Now noted sir! odiaero: Noted! |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Agybabe(f): 2:49pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
edicolove:I don't think you get it. If you add a number(s) in BETWEEN is WRONG, but if added AFTER the number is RIGHT and will select the first 11 digits. Understood? Don't be confused. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by edicolove: 3:13pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Agybabe: Its important you dont make assertive statements except you are double sure. I dont think I am wrong or confused. You my friend dont understand the process You cannot say a number added in between is wrong because, the system is not a mind reader to know if i am dialling a wrong number or not. I am amazed at your statement. The system selects the first 11 digits. Simple as that. Secondly, you cannot select a number first, check if it is wrong before discarding the excess numbers. It cannnot work that way because sometimes, the number you are checking for, is on another network. So the system is set to copy the first 11 digits before dialling and it is the receiving server that indicates if a number is wrong or right. And if thenumber does exist, the receiving server will have to connect you because it cannot tell if you are calling the wrong number. The system does not read the human mind to know if the number you dialled is right or wrong. Na wa for you o! |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Wislet(f): 3:37pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
^^^ My dear i understand u. On a normal basis, it is supposed to read ERROR if it exceeds. But this is our beautiful network providers. Lol. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Afam4eva(m): 4:49pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
So, this explains the problem i've been having. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by werepeLeri: 5:04pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Wait until they start comparing it with Uk and America - something so easy and simple to understand, you call it the Naija problem. Shio. |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by leMuhito(f): 6:59pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
afam4eva: @afam4eva, What problem is that? Does it means that calling other countries number with and extra number would put a call through or this na mainly Naija's problem? Software guys? Please provide a solution and sell to them, If something is wrong, its wrong to other name, |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by dgr8truth(m): 8:45pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
leMuhito: Yes it was anounced. Oh! you are not aware? GEJ made a public broadcast at 2:00am. The reason he gave is that, He does not want the Bokites (Boko Haram) to be aware of the federal government measures to curb their excesses . |
Re: What's Happening To Mobile Numbers In Nigeria? by Nymphnode(m): 3:48am On Oct 28, 2011 |
dgr8truth:. That was really funny |
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