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We started this in Northern VA back in 2000 I believe. I had a different area code than my wife did. Lots of urban areas have overlay codes now. Raleigh should be joining the fun soon. It took some getting used to at first. That's why so many people that have moved to this area say their area code first before telling you their number. Some people seem to be impatient when I do that, but it's something I've been used to saying for years.
FYI - I thought that with cell phones you had to dial the 10 digit number, even if it is the local 919 area code?
Back in 2001 we started the transition to 10-digit dialing, but just as soon as we started, BellSouth pulled the plug and said we wouldn't need to for several years.
Back in 2001 we started the transition to 10-digit dialing, but just as soon as we started, BellSouth pulled the plug and said we wouldn't need to for several years.
having moved here from Atlanta with at least 4 or 5 area codes, we are used to 10 digit dialing. like a previous poster stated, you get used to it. however it does get confusing when one family has 4 different area codes for cell phones, one for landline and one for fax. It couldn't remember them all if I had to. In fact with automated dial up I don't even know anybody's full phone number. Never had to memorize them and it has gotten me in trouble a few times.
In fact with automated dial up I don't even know anybody's full phone number. Never had to memorize them and it has gotten me in trouble a few times.
Yes, I think this is the real point--more and more, people don't know anyone's phone "number" anyway, because all of their contacts are programmed by name.
Then they lose their cell phone and are S O L, as it were That's why I keep a written log of phone numbers even if I have them programmed.
Yes, I think this is the real point--more and more, people don't know anyone's phone "number" anyway, because all of their contacts are programmed by name.
Then they lose their cell phone and are S O L, as it were That's why I keep a written log of phone numbers even if I have them programmed.
I don't know about other cell carriers, but mine has an online option where you can upload and store your contacts on their website. This would come in handy if I were to lose my phone.
Yes, I think this is the real point--more and more, people don't know anyone's phone "number" anyway, because all of their contacts are programmed by name. Then they lose their cell phone and are S O L, as it were. That's why I keep a written log of phone numbers even if I have them programmed.
My somewhat elderly mother was visiting recently. While here, she had to call another family member on her cell phone. So she got her pocket phone directory out from her purse, looked up the number, and dialed it on her phone.
LOL My MIL did something similar recently. Are we related?
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Originally Posted by CHTransplant
My somewhat elderly mother was visiting recently. While here, she had to call another family member on her cell phone. So she got her pocket phone directory out from her purse, looked up the number, and dialed it on her phone.
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