adding "1" automatically?

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adding "1" automatically?

So, on my treo I was able to set it so that it would automatically add "1" to every number. I can't figure out how to do that on my iphone so it's being less than helpful for contacts--telling me my number can't go through, when all it lacks is that "1" before the 10 digits.

can anyone help or do I have to go through my address book and manually change every single number?

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Dec 30, 2008 8:10 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 30, 2008 10:35 AM in response to Gwendolyn Orel

Lots of places with area code overlays are requiring 11 digit dialing. Do a Google search for "11 digit dialing". Some locations don't require it for cell phones while others do require it. However, 1 + area code + number should work anywhere.

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Answer 2

Dec 30, 2008 8:41 AM in response to Gwendolyn Orel

You can bulk edit your address book. Read how here: http://www.macworld.com/article/137693/bulkeditaddressbook.html

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Answer 3

W9FIF

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Dec 30, 2008 8:14 AM in response to Gwendolyn Orel

With 2 iPhones, all I've ever entered was the last 10 digits (000-000-0000) and everything has worked fine. You don't give you location. If your question involves international numbers, I can't help you.

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Answer 4

Dec 30, 2008 9:25 AM in response to Gwendolyn Orel

assuming you're in the US, i've found that you dont need the "1" when dialing out, as W9 has mentioned.

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Answer 5

roaminggnome

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Dec 30, 2008 9:28 AM in response to Gwendolyn Orel

I've never included the 1 with a cell phone.

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Answer 6

Dec 30, 2008 10:15 AM in response to roaminggnome

Yeah, it's weird. I'm in New York, and it isn't making me do it for every number, but it sure wouldn't let that one go thorugh until i dialed it manually.

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