Incorrect number formatting is the #1 reason international calls fail.
Start Here (Most Important)
Always dial numbers in full international format:
+CountryCodeAreaCodeNumber
✔ Start with + (recommended)
✔ Include the country code
✔ Include the area/city code (for landlines)
✔ Remove the leading 0
✔ Do not use spaces or symbols when saving contacts
📌 Use only one international prefix.
Do not combine + and 00.
Correct International Dialing Format
Use one international access code:
+(recommended), or00
Then dial:
CountryCode + Area/CityCode (if required) + PhoneNumber
Example (not a real number)
Local format (works only inside the country):
07123456789
Correct international format:
+447123456789
What changed:
The leading
0was removedThe country code
44was addedThe number begins with
+
💡 Always save numbers exactly like this in your phone.
Local Number vs International Format
A number saved in local format may work inside one country:
07123456789
But fail when calling internationally.
It must be saved as:
+447123456789
If your contacts are not saved in full international format, calls are likely to fail.
If the Number Is Saved in Your Contacts
Talk360 dials the number exactly as it is saved in your phone.
If the saved number:
Starts with
0Is missing the country code
Is saved in local format
The call may not connect internationally.
To fix it:
1️⃣ Open your phone’s Contacts app
2️⃣ Edit the number
3️⃣ Replace it with the full international format (example: +447123456789)
4️⃣ Save the contact
5️⃣ Reopen Talk360 and try again
If the number already starts with +CountryCode, no change is needed.
☎ Calling Landlines
Landlines use the same international format as mobile numbers.
You must include:
Country code
Area/city code
Landline number
Example (not real):
Local Dutch landline:
0201234567
Correct format:
+31201234567
If a landline call fails, the area/city code is usually missing.
Most Common Formatting Mistakes
❌ Missing country code
❌ Keeping the leading 0
❌ Missing area code (landlines)
❌ Saving numbers only in local format
❌ Combining + and 00
❌ Using spaces, brackets, or symbols
When This Is Working
After dialing a correctly formatted number:
The call should start ringing after a few seconds
The call connects when the person answers
Or you may hear their voicemail
If you hear ringing, your number format is correct.
Key Takeaway
International calls only work when numbers are saved and dialed in full international format.
Always use:
+CountryCodeAreaCodeNumber
Most call failures are resolved instantly by correcting the number format.
