New numbers come into use

THE telecommunications authority (CyTA) announced changes to the numbers of
five services.

To make the transition as smooth as possible both the new numbers would be operating in conjunction with the old ones until January 31.

From February 1 until March 31, calls to the old numbers would be forwarded to a recorded message, which would inform customers free of charge, CyTA said.

The changes are shown in detail below.

Service Old number New number
Faults reporting 197 8000-0197
Exact time (Greek) 195 1895
Exact time (English) 193 1893
Telegrams by telephone 196 8000-0196
Access to CyTA COMMcard prepaid service 1485 8000-1485

For more information, contact the CyTA call centre on 132.

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