Calling an international phone number may be intimidating if you don't do it often.
The number of international phones call has increased since 1990 from about 200 million per year to more than 6.2 billion annually according to the Federal Communications Commission. With so many Americans conducting business and traveling in all parts of the world, it is vital that you know get assistance from an international operator if necessary. Collecting all the information you need beforehand saves you money on the cost of the assistance.
Instructions
1. Write down the international number you are calling. If you do not have it, you can use the operator for this. To save money, look the number up at the library or online.
2. Punch "01" on your phone keypad.
3. Follow the "01" with the code of the country you are attempting to call.
4. Dial the city code within that country. For instance, the country code to Japan is "81" and the city code to Tokyo is "3."
5. Follow the city code with the number to the individual or business you are trying to contact. This connects you with the international operator. Keep in mind that operator-assisted calls are more expensive than ones you dial yourself. Contact your provider if you are not familiar with the rates.
