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Question

Is it a long distance call if I am in the same state?

by Oct 4, 2013 7:03AM PDT

I moved to California from Pennsylvania in January. I kept my same cell phone and number with the PA area code. I've been receiving calls and everything, but the other day someone said they couldn't reach me through my cell phone number. Someone said to me that maybe their phone has a block on making long distance phone calls, but I'm 15 minutes from where they were calling.

So, I'm wondering, even though I am in the same state and within 10 miles of someone trying to call me, is it still considered long distance? Should I change my phone number to a CA area code?

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This is a question for your service provider
by Oct 4, 2013 7:22AM PDT

There're numerous plans for each provider and there're numerous providers, and you neglected to mention any of that here. In any event you should contact your provider. I would think you should ask about roaming charges while you're talking to them. Those can add up very quickly.
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Good luck.

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It's not where you are physically located
by Oct 5, 2013 3:52AM PDT

Where the number resides, and how far that number/exchange is distance-wise from the person who's calling is what matters in determining if that call would necessarily be long distance.

For example, my ATT cellular number is listed as being in a NW Chicago suburb, although I live relatively far away from that particular location/exchange. A friend with limited landline service might show that number as being 35+ miles away, so it could very well generate long distance charges per se, or be blocked depending on what restrictions they had set up.

You might consider obtaining a google voice number in your area if you don't want to port your entire cellular line over to a CA number.

hth
Pedro

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Long distance/roaming
by Forum moderator Oct 7, 2013 7:19AM PDT

If you are with Verizon, At&t, Sprint, T-mobile their current calling plans do not charge for domestic LD nor roaming. Some prepaid/MVNO's may charge additional fees. Check your provider.

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True, but if you re-read what the OP posted....
by Pepe7 Oct 7, 2013 12:07PM PDT

...he mentions someone who may have long distance blocked on a line. That's a landline, usually, hence my reference to where his number/exchange could be located in comparison to the caller, sometimes triggering a LD charge (or block, in this case).

cheers

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Oops !!
by birdmantd Forum moderator Oct 7, 2013 12:57PM PDT

Sorry that I missed that part of the post. My mistake.

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