Microsoft KB Archive/125462

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

How to Dial Number in the Same Area Code as Long Distance
Last reviewed: July 14, 1997

Article ID: Q125462

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5

SUMMARY
If an access number with the same area code as your own area code is a long distance call, you must manually configure MSN, The Microsoft Network, to dial this number as a long distance call.

MORE INFORMATION
MSN automatically dials a telephone number with an area code the same as your own as a local call. To configure MSN to dial an access number with an area code the same as your own as a long distance call, follow these steps:


 * 1) Right-click the MSN icon, and then click Connection Settings.
 * 2) Click Dialing Properties.
 * 3) Click the Dial As Long Distance Call check box to select it.
 * 4) Click OK until you return to Windows.