prefix and phone dialing issue

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I have search the forum but could not find a related thread or answer.

Problem:
I have loaded all my contacts with my current correct area code. Most of which are in my current area code. I do this for texting purposes. Now in my old ppc 6800 there was no problem. But with the TP2 when I just dial the 7 digit number, it does not pull the contact name up. It's like it doesn't recognize my home dialing area.

Now i have look all thru the phone for a setting to correct this. I've been a WM user for 5yrs and never experienced this issue. I have only had my TP2 for 5days now.

Am I overlooking something or is this a known issue. I would appreciate any help or suggestions to fix this.

Thanks in advance