Many phone service providers offer international dialing packages to customers. International dialing allows you to connect with friends, family and business associates around the world. When placing an international call, you may dial up to 17 numbers in order to reach a contact. International calls may be placed from a landline or mobile phone. Depending on your phone plan, you may incur charges for making an international phone call.
Instructions
1. Enter the international direct dialing (IDD) number for your country. The IDD number is used to identify the number is being directly by a caller without the assistance of an operator. The IDD number is also used to identify the country from which the call originated. The number varies by country and region. For example, the IDD number for the United States is "011."
2. Dial the country code of the call recipient. The country code is a special number that is used to identify a country or region. The number can be shared by different countries in a region. For example, the country code for the United Kingdom is "44."
3. Dial the area code and the phone number of the call recipient. Wait for the person to answer and begin your conversation.
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