Area code 044 replaces 01
Biel-Bienne, 13.3.2006 - Today, more than half the Swiss population are already dialling using the 044 area code. Area code 01 is being replaced by 044 for all telephone numbers in the Zurich region. In about a year, from the end of March 2007, it will only be possible to dial current 01 telephone numbers using the 044 code. An information brochure from the Federal Office of Communications, OFCOM, will be sent to subscribers in March or April with their telephone bill. OFCOM is also providing an electronic postcard on the internet, so that the subscribers concerned can inform others quickly and simply (www.bakom.admin.ch/044).