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Why can't I make calls from the US on my HTC?

  • 18-01-2018 04:05PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭


    I'm in California now and I'm having trouble making calls from my HTC desire. The status bar along the top shows full signal strength with the letter R above. When I try to make a call I get a recorded message say my call can't be completed as dialed. I have module data turned off, the cost is far too high to leave it on.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Because you need to use international dialling codes probably.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,993 ✭✭✭daheff


    did you tell your provider? Sometimes they need to set things up in the background to let you do it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭98-00


    I've tried various combinations of codes, all the same message. I'm on help chat with Three right now, might get going soon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,804 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    For Los Angeles, you should be dialing either +1 213 XXX XXXX or 001 213 XXX XXXX where XXX XXXX is the local number. If you are elsewhere, obviously, the area code changes.

    It may be that your account is restricted, as an anti-fraud measure. Talk to your phone company.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭98-00


    I think it might be because I didn't tell them I was away. Thanks for the help


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