Unable to connect to a specific landline number?

This is so weird but I have been having the same issue and so when I typed it into google just to see if anyone else had this issue, I was definitely surprised to see your post. I am under the impression that the number I was trying to call was using a third party landline as well. I believe this is the problem and am so glad that you had posted your issue bcuz without u I would have had no clue what was going on..Thank you so much Hooe you were able to get it all figured out on your end!

It is unlikely that it is a problem with your iPhone, what changed with your friend 3 weeks ago?

I'll weigh in on a telco problem with their routing tables. Sometimes tech problems can be weird.

Try some voip app and see if you can reach him by that means. example: the free google hangouts.

If you get desperate, you can try google voice. Get some google vioce phone number. Have this phone number forwarded to his number. This is all free.

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Clearly it is his telephone service provider's bailiwick - as evidenced by you AND your friend failing to connect to his number.

Often, when a 1st level responder is stumped, they will tend to point the finger at another company or you. INSIST (politely) on speaking with a supervisor as your proof is your 'other' friend replicating the issue.

I take it that it makes no difference if you call using a contact or enter the number manually?

And that you've checked you can call his number from another phone?

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CharlieGPPJ wrote:

I Have a friend that I call a few times on a daily basis. He has a 3rd party landline. I did not have any issues with calling him up until about 3 weeks ago. His phone is working fine without any blocks and he is able to call me. I can call every landline around him but his will not go through on my iPhone. It says the number that you have reached is no longer in service. I have called my provider and they cannot figure it out because i do not have any restrictions on my phone and neither does my friend with his landline number. Has anyone else ever had this issue before. Nobody can seem to figure it out. I have one other friend in a different state who is also unable to call his number also. She does not know why either and we both have he iphone 6.

Party Lines in the US are grandfathered in -- as attrition occurs - the carrier will consolidate the remaining users to other type party lines. This may have happened to your friend - - there are techs at that phone company that can help him - but they are at an upper level. (Major mistake breaking up Ma Bell - if they were still one company for the US you could just have it traced from your point of origin).