The next example configuration is used to steer 7 digit local dialing (prefixed with a 9 access code) to the local PRI resource (0/0/0:23): Dial-peer voice 201 pots Destination-pattern 9 [2-9 ...

Dialing outside of the local area codes still requires 11-digit dialing using a 1 first then the area code.

The FCC has ordered that beginning in January, everyone in the area will have to dial an area code–either 847 or, in a few cases, 224–along with the 7-digit local number.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Post Co. on Monday introduced seven-digit codes using alphanumeric characters to replace home addresses for services such as on ...

Long-distance calls are unaffected by the new area code. Callers need to dial 1 plus the area code and 7-digit telephone number whenever placing long-distance calls from the 814 or 582 area code.