outgoing local calls need area code?

[aldo2]

Got gigafast fibre with phone via router.  When I phone a local number I didn't used to have to use the area code, just like with traditional calling.  Now when I only dial a local number it doesn't connect, but does when the local number is prefixed with the local area code.

Is that right, ie. how it's supp to work?  

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Yup, it is working as you would expect.  You are not connecting to a local exchange, and could if you want to have a number that appeared to be at the other end of the country!  All of this means that you need to use the full number when making any calls!