diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index ee203daf7..e29e9c79f 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -216,6 +216,21 @@ Related issues: [Support M2M numbers #680](https://github.com/googlei18n/libphon [#351: Norway](https://github.com/googlei18n/libphonenumber/issues/351), [#332: Netherlands](https://github.com/googlei18n/libphonenumber/issues/332) +### What about numbers that are only valid for a set of subscribers? + +There are some numbers that only work for the subcribers of certain operators +for special operator-specific services. These differ from carrierSpecific since +they're not shortcodes. We don't support these numbers due to their limited use +scope, few examples (only the [area code 700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_code_700) +in the US), and lack of authoritative evidence. + +Until there are more examples with authoritative evidence and a proposal on how +the library should handle these numbers, we won't be able to support these +similar to our prerequisites for supporting M2M. + +Please see [this issue](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/65238929) for more +context, and file a new issue if you're able to provide more information than this. + ## Representation ### What is the maximum and minimum length of a phone number?