How To Make Calls
Domestic Calls
For all calls, just dial the area code plus thse seven-digit number.
International Calls
To place a call, dial 011, plus the country code, then the telephone number. If you don’t know the country code or want an Operator to place the call for you, just dial 0.
Operator-Assisted Calls
If you'd like, an Operator will help you place certain types of calls:
- Person-to-person calls – The operator must reach a particular person to connect the call.
- Directory Assistance – To obtain a listed telephone number from directory assistance and complete the call by having the operator dial the number or via an automated process.
Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS)
TRS allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled to communicate with anyone using a regular telephone 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- TTY users can reach the TRS Center by simply dialing 7-1-1.
Please note: that 7-1-1 is only to be used to reach the TRS. For EMERGENCIES you should continue to use 9-1-1.
