OREANDA-NEWS. From March 15-th new telephone numbers to dial emergency, rescue and help desk were introduced in Kazakhstan. So, to call the fire protection service instead of dialing 01 correct number is 101, to call the police instead of 02 - 102, to call an ambulance instead of 03 - 103, to call the gas service instead of 04 - 104, to call the rescue service instead of 051 - 112, Info Service is available on the phone number – 118, reported the press-centre of Kazakhtelecom.

The previous and new numbers to dial emergency and rescue services will simultaneously operate during several months.

Recall that from 2009 on the telecommunications networks of the Republic of Kazakhstan changes started on implementing new telephone numbers of emergency and a help desk services. Numbers of accessing to services those begin with the "0" must begin with "1" in accordance with international standards.

This action is undertaken in order to bring the numbering plan in line with international standards and the implementation of the agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Agency on Information and Connection and the Ministry of Information Technologies and Connection of the Russian Federation on the usage of the numbering of the 7 th world numbering zone.

In addition, replacement of the reduced numbers from "0" to "1" will allow to increase the total amount of reduced numbers, the deficit which is already observed in many cities.

On the first phase, from 9 January 2009, was made the switching to a new plan of dialing telephone numbers of information centers and customized services in all cities, except for Almaty. On March 15, to a new rules of dialing were transferred emergency services, Info services and customized services all over the country. Now, to connect, for example, with the Central Bureau of repair, the subscriber must dial the new number "165" instead of previous "065". To call on the services of long distance and international calls you need to use the number "171".

Full list of new emergency numbers emergency, background is available in all points of a network service JSC "Kazakhtelecom" or on the portal www.telecom.kz.