Overview#
N11 (Easily Recognizable Code) is a three-digit Telephone Number used in abbreviated dialing in some telephone administrations of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).N11 numbers are used to access to special services. For example:
- 2-1-1: Community services and information
- 3-1-1: Municipal government services, non-emergency number
- 4-1-1: Directory assistance
- 5-1-1: Traffic information or police non-emergency services
- 6-1-1: Telephone company (telco) customer service and repair
- 7-1-1: TDD and Relay Services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- 8-1-1: Underground public utility location (United States);[1] non-emergency health information and services (Canada)
- 9-1-1: Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and rescue services)
4-1-1 and 6-1-1 are commonly used within the United States, but not officially assigned by the Federal Communications Commission.
