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Q125462: How to Dial Number in the Same Area Code as Long Distance

Article: Q125462
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 12-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.3, 2.0, 2.5 
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SUMMARY
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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
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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. If you use Windows 98, click the Dial As Long Distance check box to select
  it. If you use Windows 95, click Dialing Properties, and then click the Dial
  As Long Distance Call check box to select it.

3. Click OK until you return to Windows.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          : kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0,2.5
Issue type        : kbhowto

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