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How are telephone prefixes assigned?
The NANP divides the territories of its members into numbering plan areas (NPAs) which are encoded numerically with a three-digit telephone number prefix, commonly called the area code. Each telephone is assigned a seven-digit telephone number unique only within its respective numbering plan area.
Why is there a before phone number?
When writing phone numbers, a “+” in the first position means the next one to three digits denote the country code. Therefore, “+1” means that the phone number belongs to NANP. In other words, the phone number is somewhere in North America.
How do phone numbers with words work?
Each letter in the words represents a number the letter is on. You just replace the letters with the numbers. Using words is a way to remember a telephone number. E.g. 0–800-CALL ME.
What does +61 mean in phone numbers?
The Australian country code is 61. When calling from outside Australia, leave out the leading ‘0’ from the STD area code or from the mobile telephone number.
How do you write an international phone number?
It is common to write phone numbers as (0xx) yyyyyyy, where xx is the area code. The 0 prefix is for trunk (long-distance) dialing from within the country. International callers should dial +92 xx yyyyyyyy.
What does the +44 stand for?
+44 is the international dialing code for the United Kingdom. Using +44 at the start of a British number allows you to call this number from outside of the UK. How can I convert a phone number to an international format? If you can’t find the + symbol on your phone, you can also use 0044 (e.g. 0044 20 7946 0018).
Which country has area code 44?
the UK
Secondly, enter the UK country code: 44.
WHY DID phone numbers have words?
Full words were used in order to help customers remember the telephone exchange name, and because they were easy to understand, especially for switchboard operators. Similar-sounding letters would cause confusion, so distinct names or phrases were preferred.