Why Do I Have To Dial The Area Code For All My Local Calls?

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on May 1st, 2011 4:21 AM

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Magicjack is not a traditional phone service, it does not operate across the traditional land lines you see outside your house. It's common with VOIP to have to dial 10 digits for calls

Answer #2: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on May 1st, 2011 4:21 AM

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Magicjack is not a traditional phone service, it does not operate across the traditional land lines you see outside your house. It's common with VOIP to have to dial 10 digits for calls

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