Darth Mo
Well-known member
Since your phone is mobile, you can't always assume you're going to be in the same area code; so why trust seven-digit numbers at all?
Perhaps it's a regional difference?
I live in Chicagoland where we have 10 different area codes that can be considered local. Factor in a lot of people my age (I'm 31) got their first cell phones while away at college, I probably have 15-20 different area codes for friends that live within a few miles. For those reasons, phone numbers are always 10 digits unless you're giving the number for an in town business.
At this point, it's become more natural to dial the 10 digit number than seven since it's needed more often than not. But, in an area that only has one area code, I can see where it could be annoying.
But as I said months ago, it's easier to add the seven digit iteration of the number to the same contact than it is to complain about it...