How to dial an extension on iPhone
The easiest way to connect with a specific individual or office
Scratching your head on how to dial an extension on iPhone? Perhaps you have a three-or-four digit add-on number you must key in, allowing you to connect to a specific business division or office, and you have no idea how to do it.
Don't you worry! This easy, step-by-step guide, complete with useful visuals, will give you a digestible rundown on how to dial an extension number on your iOS device.
How to dial an extension on iPhone
There are several ways to dial an extension on iPhone. One way is to dial the primary number before waiting for an automated message that prompts you to key in your extension number. However, the method I'm about to show you lets you dial the main number and the extension all in one go.
1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap on Keypad.
3. Type in the primary number (e.g., 555-555-5555).
4. Hold down the asterisk button until you see a comma.
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5. Type in the extension number (e.g., 406)
6. Tap on the green call button.
And voila! This will allow you to connect with everyone all in one go.
Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!