I have the area code 818, and my phone number prefix, is 352.I am calling an 818 number with a prefix of 531, is that local? Like no calling charges?
2007-06-30 20:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by hotrootsoup 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
just call the number without dialing a 1, if it goes through, it's local. if you get a message saying you must first dial a "1" to make this call, it's long distance.
2007-06-30 20:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Redskins Baby! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the raw data you provided we really do not know.
Usually, but not always, when you dial a different area code, there are toll charges.
Sometimes differing prefixes within an area code are toll calls, sometimes they are not.
The real issue is the distance between the phone company central offices that house the exchange and the Public Utility Commission ruling on local vs. non-local calling. Often the Public Utility Commission ruling is a complex issue involving technical, distance, public convenience, and political influences - and it is the only one that matters.
Check your local phone book, it will provide the answer.
If you are unwilling to check the book, dial the number directly and if you are connected without having to redial with a 1 before the number chances are good that this is not a toll call. However this is NOT always the case either.
I know it sounds like I am saying "maybe yes and maybe no". In fact that is all I can say. You can check your phone book and remove the "maybe" and I don't have your phone book.
2007-07-01 11:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
818 should put you in california. Using the area code in some areas is required on local calls. The best way to know for sure is call your telephone service provider and ask them to tell you if the 818-531 area and prefix is in your local calling area.
At verizon, it takes about 2 minutes to look this up, if your service is through verizon.
2007-07-01 15:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of service you have If you have unlimited long distance service there would never be a charge also since these are fairly local Sunland Tujunga and Ivine the call might be local and with free local service may be free
Bob
2007-07-02 14:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by wa2aqq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be local. I live in cleveland area and we have two area codes that we can call that are considered local. I do have to dial 1+ the area code then number, but these calls are local. Depends on your telephone company.
2007-07-01 10:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by ella2962 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be but if you want to be certain you can contact you locaal phone company, ot dial 0 and they can tell you positevely.
2007-07-01 03:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by debijs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋