SIP Prefix Operation

Last Updated : Mar 26, 2024 |

The SIP line settings include settings for Prefix, National Prefix, Country Code and International Prefix values. These values are used in the following order:

  1. If the number starts with a + symbol, the symbol is replaced with the International Prefix.

  2. If the Country Code has been set:
    1. If the number begins with the Country Code, or International Prefix plus Country Code, the IP Office replaces them with the National Prefix.

    2. If the number does not start with the National Prefix or International Prefix, the IP Office adds the International Prefix.

  3. If the incoming number does not begin with the National Prefix or International Prefix, the IP Office adds the Prefix.

Examples

For example, if the SIP Line is configured with prefixes as follows:

  • Prefix: 9 - The external dialing prefix used to make outgoing external calls.

  • National Prefix: 90 - The expected prefix for outgoing national calls, including the external dialing prefix.

  • International Prefix: 900 - The expected prefix for outgoing international calls, including the external dialing prefix.

  • Country Code: 44 - The local country code.

Number Received

Processing

Resulting Number

+441707362200

Following rule 1, the + is replace with the International Prefix.

The number now matches the International Prefix and Country Code. Following rule 2a, they are replace with the National Prefix.

901707362200

00441707362200

Following rule 2a, the International Prefix and the Country Code are replaced with the National Prefix.

90107362200

441707362200

Following rule 2a, the Country Code is replace with the National Prefix.

901707362200

6494770557

Following rule 3, the International Prefix (900) is added.

9006494770557