How to Dial

Fishers Island Telephone is now ten digit compliant.

Example (from Listing): Fishers Island Telephone Corp… 788-7001
Dial 631-788-7001

Local Information

For Fishers Island Telephone Numbers dial 411 (surcharge may apply)

Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Station to Station Calls

  • Within the 631 area, dial: 1 + 631 + listed number
  • Other areas, dial: 1 + area code + listed number

How to use Direct Distance Dialing if you don’t know the area code or number:

  1. Dial 411 for the Information Operator
  2. Ask for the area codes for the state you want to call
  3. Ask for the number
    give the city or town, then the name and address you are calling
  4. Dial the call: 1 + area code + listed number

NOTE: The Information Officer can dial the number for you for a fee.

If You Need Assistance

Dial “Operator”

They will be glad to help you.
Surcharges Apply.

Long Distance Calls

To make an out-of-state, operator-assisted long distance call:
Dial 0 + Area Code + Number

To reach the out-of-state long distance operator:
Dial 00

International Calls

International Calling Plans available. Sign up: 631-788-7001 x4

  • First, dial the international access code: 011
  • Next, the country code: (a 2 or 3 digit number)
  • Then, the city code: (a 1 to 5 digit number)
  • Then, the local number

Example: To place a call to London with a country code of 44 and a city code of 1, you would dial:

011 + 44 + 1 + 1234567

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