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Forced to dial extra digits on domestic call
This has happened more than once to my daughter and myself when calling my wife's phone. I researched the symptom and it is supposed to affect international callers. I only call domestic numbers...
Extra digits, like 1 and the area code or like 01? If the area code is different than yours for the number you are calling, then 1 is usually needed regardless of whether it is a long distance call or not. Just about everywhere now requires the area code and number to be dialed, even if the number is within the same area code. Some devices have a setting requiring numbers to be dialed in 10+ digits. If you are not in the area your number is based in, then usually 1 plus the area code is needed as well.
hay95 wrote:No not an area code the Message that is given states "to complete this call please enter the following digets, no additional charges will apply. XX." XX are what ever digets the recording requests. someone has to have a real answer for this !
I just found out what this is. They are upgrading some areas to 5G and during the upgrading they require the extra digits to send the calls through the correct channels. Apparently it is only temporary.
