How to Dial an International Number From a Mobile Phone

Some mobile phones may restrict international dialing.

You can use a mobile phone from any location within your provider's coverage area. You can place calls domestically and abroad. Most mobile-phone providers offer international dialing plans. The plans help you stay in contact with loved ones and other contacts at a discounted rate. You can dial the international number for any contact on your mobile phone within seconds. You do not need to go through an operator to reach your party.

Instructions

1. Enter the international dialing direct (IDD) number for your country on the mobile phone. The IDD number is used to identify the origin of the call. The number varies by region or country. For example, the IDD number for Bangladesh is "00."

2. Enter the country code for the call recipient's country. The country code is used to identify the location of the call recipient. The code also varies by country or region. For example, the code for the Bahamas is "1."

3. Enter the call recipient's area code and mobile phone number. Press "Send" to dial the number.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on your mobile-service provider, you may be able to dial "+" instead of the IDD number.

References

• How to Call Abroad

Resources

• Country Calling Codes