Voicemail issue.

Gras · #1 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Hey all I am new here and I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I want to add a 1 before my number in the program area. So that when I push the button to access my voicemail it automatically dials as if it were long distance. I changed it in my speed dial settings but it didn't help out at all.

Does anyone have the program codes (like when the dealer programs your phone) to put a 1 infront of my number?? The guys at Bell said that they would do it for me but I work out in the bush and rarely get time home to do this sorta stuff. Hopefully someone can help me out.

Such a little thing but man it drives me NUTs!

kaiguy · #2 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 08:30 PM

What carrier are you using?

I've been under the impression that cell phones have not required a "1" for any calls since they went digital (with the exception of maybe international calls). Does it not work for you to dial without the "1"?

Gras · #3 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 08:38 PM

I am using Bell Mobility up in Canada. Yup...It does work without the 1 but all my calls are long distance so when I click the button to listen to my voicemail it just dials my area code followed by my number. Then it rings a couple times and I get the "This is a long distance call... Blah blah blah charges will apply. We are now connecting your call" I just want to have that one in front so that I don't have to deal with that message. Thanks for the super quick reply btw!!!!

**Big D5** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 08:48 PM

If you go to your speed dial on your today screen and tap and hold on the voicemail go to edit then advanced it gives you the option to add a number have you tried that. I have never used it so I have no experience with this option to go from. Check it out and let us know.

Gras · #5 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 09:08 PM

Yea that didn't work either.... If I use just the speed dial it works but for some reason it doesn't carry over to the New voicemail hyperlink.

santos · #6 (**permalink**) 12-22-2006, 01:45 AM

See this thread for info on how to change the new voicemail link from the notification softkey:

http://www.ppcgeeks.com/new-voicemai...ing-t1543.html

Bearxor · #7 (**permalink**) 12-24-2006, 02:53 AM

I believe you want, from the today screen:

Right softkey (menu)
Preferences -> Phone settings
Dialing tab
Check the box that says "Always dial 1 in front of area code"

Now every time you make a call it should dial the one in front for you, even if you only dial 10 digits.

And welcome to PPC Geeks, hope you enjoy your stay!