Dialable characters

Last Updated : Sep 11, 2013 |

Characters that a user would put in a dial string. These are different from the dial plan elements.

Character

Description

Comma (,)

A comma (,) creates a 1.5-second pause between the digits that are sent. Do not use a comma (,) as the first character in the string.

Pound (#)

Can either be the first dialed element used in a FAC or TAC or the last character which is an end of dial string indication.

Asterisk (*)

Can either be the 1st dialed element used in a FAC or TAC.