Why do I need to dial 9 first?

If you call to another area code you need to dial it, so you have to dial NPA-NXX-xxxx (10 digits). If you need to call to a foreign country you have to use the international prefix: 011 (for example: 011 + country code + number).

Why do I have to dial 1 before the area code?

This determines the local or long distance classification of the call. Local toll calls may be made within your area code or to a different area code across town, in the next county or, in some cases, an adjoining state. You must dial “1” before making a local toll call, even if the area code is the same as yours.

Do you have to press 1 before calling?

When dialing from a landline, yes, you do have to dial the 1 before an area code and number.

Why do I have to dial area code for local calls?

Beginning in the early 1990s, to accommodate the growing need for more phone numbers, some areas began to add a second area code for local calls. Dialing both the area code and the seven-digit number was necessary to ensure the call reached the intended recipient.

What does +9 mean in front of a phone number?

Answer: A: “+” is a universal code that means the following digit or digits are a Country Code (or more correctly a World Zone digit followed optionally by a country code).

How do you dial 9 on the outside of a line?

The next time you pick up a district phone to dial an outside phone line, no matter what the area code, NEVER DIAL 9 before the number. Rather, ALWAYS dial 2, the area code, and the number. This applies to all area codes, including 360, as well as any 800 numbers.

What states require 10 digit dialing?

The US states affected by the mandatory 10-digit dialing include: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New …

Do I dial 9 to send a fax?

Dial the fax number. Next, you will need to dial the fax number, just the same way you would on a telephone. On most new fax machines, the area code will not need to be dialed for a local number but is still necessary for long distance numbers. You will often also need to dial 9 before dialing long distance numbers.

Do you have to dial 1 for long distance on a cell phone?

In essence, all cell phone calls are considered “local” by all cell phone services, and the cell phone system is capable of identifying a telephone number with only the area code—no “1” is required. However, the use of the “1” is actually optional on cell phones.

What does mean before a telephone number?

The + indicates the country code. The international access code is the 011 you dial from the US and Canada to call overseas. For example, if it is a number in Germany, it would read +49 (0)30 295 7890.