Detailed explanation and screening of South African phone number segments

As an emerging market, South Africa has its own unique structure and distribution of phone numbers. Understanding the distribution of South African phone number segments and their screening methods can help companies conduct precise marketing in the South African market. This article will explain in detail the distribution of South African phone number segments and their screening methods.

1. Number structure

South African phone numbers usually consist of:

International dialing prefix: +27

Area code: A 2- or 3-digit number that identifies a specific geographic area or city.

User number: usually 7 digits.

For example: +27 11 123 4567, where +27 is the international dialing prefix, 11 is the Johannesburg area code, and 123 4567 is the user number.

2. Common area codes

Johannesburg: 11

Cape Town: 21

Durban: 31

Pretoria: 12

3. Mobile phone number

South African mobile phone numbers usually start with 6, 7 or 8 and are all 9 digits. For example: +27 82 123 4567.

In order to achieve precision marketing in the South African market, companies need to effectively screen phone numbers. Here are some practical methods:

Digital Planet is a powerful tool platform that provides comprehensive phone number screening and analysis services to help enterprises quickly screen out valid and active phone numbers. Here are the steps for number screening using Digital Planet:

Step 1: Register and log in

Register an account on the Digital Planet platform and log in to ensure you have access to all functions of the platform.

Step 2: Import phone number data

Import existing South African phone number data into the Digital Planet platform. Data can be imported through manual input or batch upload. The platform supports multiple file formats, such as CSV, Excel, etc., to facilitate and quickly complete initial data preparation.

Step 3: Set filter parameters

In the filter function menu, select the "Number Filter" option. Set filtering parameters based on your needs, such as area code, number type (mobile or landline), activity level, etc. Digital Planet will detect and analyze the imported data based on these parameters.

Step 4: Perform filtering

Click the "Start Screening" button, and the platform will automatically perform the screening process and filter out phone numbers that meet the conditions. During the screening process, the system will analyze the data of each number to ensure the accuracy of the screening results.

Step 5: View and apply filter results

After the filtering is completed, you can view the filtering results. The Digital Planet platform will generate a new list of all eligible phone numbers. Export this list and use it in marketing activities, such as SMS marketing, telemarketing, etc.