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(@MaryAnn)
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Can anyone tell me why I can't dial the area code 340 from the US and get through. We have Packet 8, is that the problem? I have been trying for week and half to call this exchange without success. C/S just doesn't exist anymore.

 
Posted : July 31, 2007 10:30 am
(@stt-resident)
Posts: 3316
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No idea and don't know what "Packet 8" is but I make and receive calls VI/mainland with no problems at all. Have you called your long distance operator?

 
Posted : July 31, 2007 2:05 pm
(@east-ender)
Posts: 2023
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Is it possible that the number you are calling is out of order?

 
Posted : July 31, 2007 6:38 pm
(@MaryAnn)
Posts: 1
 

Yes, called Packet 8 (internet based) without success. Tried "O" said it should work. Tried "411", no luck. Just thought I would see if anyone else had a problem. I thought maybe it was my internet service, but no it isn't. Do you just dial a 1 before area code as that is what I am doing without luck. Just get a busy signal on all 340 numbers. Thanks.

 
Posted : July 31, 2007 11:16 pm
(@linda-j)
Posts: 844
Prominent Member
 

Whatever it is, it must be on your end. I call and get called daily without problem.

You might try calling a number that is known to be working. Try the number for Plaza Extra or K-mart.

 
Posted : August 1, 2007 5:49 am
(@MaryB)
Posts: 1
 

I sent you a PM on this last night. If you tell us where you are trying to call maybe we can help with an updated number.

 
Posted : August 1, 2007 11:57 am
(@bluwater)
Posts: 2026
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That sounds strange - 340 is just like dialing a US mainland number. The packet 8 people might connect through an access method that hasn't opened dialing to 340 area. You should call them and open some kind of maintennacce report - tell them that you can't dial whatever numbers. Give them complete numbers as examples. Otherwise, maybe you can try to dial around the block using a 1010 code. I don't know any of the codes, but I know this can work to resolve issues when you own phone access company has a problem (or their partner company). I bet you can google the codes - just google "dial around phone codes". Be careful about which one you use, so you don't incur hefty fees $ from those that impose such. Here's a fairly comprehensive link. It might be best to stick with the names you know .
http://www.10-10-dial-around.com/numericPICcodes.html

I also don't know if the codes will work with your VoIP service. Let us know. I know that AT&T has a switching station on STT - 1010288.

 
Posted : August 2, 2007 10:39 pm

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