Starting from 1st August 2008, a single number of access – 8-124 – is introduced on the communication networks of the regional branches of OJSC N.W.Telecom in using the intraareal communication services via the order system (where telephone connection s are established within one region / republic via a Call centre operator).

Besides, from 1st August 2008, a single number – 8-142 – is established for access to the information and reference service of intraareal, long-haul and all-in-one communication services .

This information and reference service will be working round the clock and free of charge. By dialing 8-142, subscribers of all regions of the Northwestern Federal District will be able to get information on the provision of intraareal, long-distance and international telephone communication services: access codes, dialing procedure , possibility of choosing a long-haul communication operator, peculiarities of the all-in-one communication service provided via payphone ", etc.

OJSC N.W. Telecom is implementing the transition to using the single numbers of access to the order servicing system via number 8-124 and to the information and reference service via 8-142 for the purposes of implementing the first stage of putting into operation the Russian System and Plan of Numbering in compliance with the Order of the RF Ministry of Information Technologies and Communication No. 142 of 17.11.2006 "On Approving and Putting into Operation the Russian Numbering System and Plan".

Long-distance and international connection s are provided through the order servicing system (via a Call centre operator) using the current access numbers that may differ in regions service d by different branches of OJSC N.W.Telecom .

More information can be obtained from the information and reference services of OJSC N.W.Telecom including number 8-142 (starting from 1st August) and at sale and client servicing points of OJSC N.W.Telecom .

Information on the information and reference services is also available at the Internet portals of OJSC N.W. Telecom's branches.