South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
July 18, 2011 (JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) on Monday commended the international community and members of the UN for speeding through the processes of issuing the country code after it became an independent state on 9 July.
This comes following an announcement made on 14 July the UN’s body charged with issuing dialling code to member states. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that the world’s newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan assigned the international dialing code 211, following the country’s formal recognition as a UN Member State.
The South Sudan’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services welcomed the new code, which has particular resonance for South Sudan’s citizens as representing the year in which South Sudan gained independence (2011), the date of its referendum (which took place in the first day of the first month of 2011), and a symbol of good fortune. The number had been specifically requested following a special Council of Ministers Resolution.
Hamadoun Touré, Secretary General at the ITU central office said, “a country code may seem like a small thing, but it is a real signifier of sovereignty and independence. We join with the international community in congratulating the government and people of South Sudan upon achieving full nationhood. As a young developing country there will be challenges, but the power of modern connectivity will bring a tremendous boost in areas such as commerce, health and education. ITU is here to help with advice on the necessary steps towards improved connectivity.”
On independence and recognition by the UN General Assembly, a country can apply to the ITU for a country code. In this case, ITU officials had been in contact with South Sudanese officials since January 2011 to explain the procedures in the case of independence, which meant the country code, could be pre-allocated and assigned as soon as the UN General Assembly gave South Sudan recognition.
In addition to the country code, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan will be assigned a mobile country code (MCC) and a signalling area / network code facilitate all telephone calls by indicating how calls should be routed.
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Mi diit
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
good move. i warn officials to stop selling telephone companies like what happened to vivacel.
Mi diit
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
mr. or mrs. reporter. we are now republic of south sudan not government of southern sudan any more. you should change it from your first paragraph in the article.
Dinka Dominated SPLA/M
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
keep rumpus it is your culture.
Abyei Soil
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
It has finally come to our hands The Republic Of South Sudan.
The question remain the same as to what shall be done to overcome the term tribalism in this country? Well, some suggestions like mind only remained in the position to prioritize education to all of ten states.
I hope our young men and women will see the changes and developments as part of their life in which our country Republic of South Sudan shall be considered in Africa and maintains its reputation.
Development is not in towns or in money. You may be having enough money that amounting to something profitable but without confident for development in side you, that money will be useless for all.
Planning and construction is within me, you brothers and sisters of this country.
Waucity
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
Mi diit, leave people alone..Have ever written an article..you are always abusing people on this board. It is you that need some skills
biarawieu
South Sudan lauds issuance of a new telephone code after independence
well done, that is so quick to hear that Republic Of South Sudan have a lots of progressed going on like that.