Why do I have to dial 1?

This determines the local or long distance classification of the call. You must dial “1” before making a local toll call, even if the area code is the same as yours. These calls can be carried by your local exchange telephone company or your long distance company.

Do I need to dial 1 on a cell phone?

You will not need to dial “1” before the area code for local calls. If you currently need to dial “1” before the area code for long-distance calls (for example, when calling from a landline), you will still need to. You must hang up and dial again using the area code and the 7-digit number.

Do you have to dial 1 anymore?

Yes you need to dial 1 for long distance calls. And in many places, the practice of dialing only seven digits for local calls is long past. 1 + area code + seven digits is the standard format for most areas when dialing local numbers.

What does 1 mean on a phone call?

+1 is what you add before the 10 digit number in order to call an American number if you’re calling from outside of the country. so if someone calls you from a US number, and you save that number to your phone, by default it will have +1 before it.

Do I need to dial 1 before a fax number?

Dial a leading ‘1’ when sending a fax only if you would dial a ‘1’ for a regular phone call. As fax works over the phone network, all fax numbers are simply phone numbers and should be dialed the same way as a regular phone call. When calling long distance within the United States and Canada: The leading ‘1’ is added.

Who has the telephone number 1?

United States
Zone 1: North American Numbering Plan. Member countries of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) are assigned three-digit area codes under the common country prefix 1, shown in the format +1 XXX. +1 – United States, including United States territories: +1 340 – United States Virgin Islands.