Dialing international phone numbers requires knowledge of country and city codes. Local directories may provide instructions and maps. Dial 011 plus country and city codes for regular calls, or 01 plus codes for operator assistance. Cell phone procedures vary by provider, and special rate plans may be available.
While email and text messages often facilitate worldwide communication, international phone numbers still need to be dialed occasionally. The process for making an international call is different from dialing long distances in the United States, as each country has its own country code. These are different from the three-digit area codes used in the United States, Canada and Caribbean countries, and even if the call has a three-digit area code, international rates will apply if it is outside the United States. To dial international telephone numbers outside these areas, the caller must know the country code, the city code and the local telephone number.
Many local telephone directories contain instructions to help a person dial international telephone numbers, and these include international and city area code lists. Some telephone directories also have maps to help a person determine which city to call.
It’s not difficult to make an international call when a person knows the routine. Dials 011 plus the country code, plus the city code, then the local phone number. If they need operator assistance, the person dials 01 plus the country code, plus the city code, plus the local number, and then waits for the operator to come on the line.
The procedure for dialing international phone numbers differs slightly with cell phones. Service providers vary, so a person should always check roaming charges and the correct dialing method with their service provider.
Some telephone companies offer special rate plans for customers who need to make regular calls abroad. These tariff plans may include a certain number of minutes or a special rate per minute, or international calls in general or to specific countries in particular. A customer should always compare calling plans on landlines with those of mobile phone service providers to ensure that he is getting the best rates for his international calls.
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