Dial Pattern Examples
This topic provides sample dial patterns to help you understand dial patterns of outbound routes.
Local Calls
In Detroit, Michigan, local numbers are all 10-digit numbers, like 55303361111. The pattern for local calls is:
Pattern | Strip | Prepend |
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XXXXXXXXXXX | Blank | Blank |
Long Distance Calls
In other cities, long distance calls use 10-digit local numbers included area code such as 020-86582250 using this pattern:
Pattern | Strip | Prepend |
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0XXXXXXXXX | 0 | Blank |
Mobile Calls
All mobile numbers in the US are 10-digits, such as +13136361710. The pattern for local calls is:
Pattern | Strip | Prepend |
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1XXXXXXXXX | Blank | Blank |
International Calls
When making international calls, you should dial according to the pattern below:
Pattern | Strip | Prepend |
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00XXXXXXXXX | 2 | Blank |