Product Information


What is Dial Around (10-10-719)?
Dial Around is when you use a 10-10 number to "dial around" the long distance service on your home phone. Startec's dial around code is 10-10-719. When you dial this code prior to making your domestic or international long distance calls, your call will be carried by Startec's network rather than the network of the long distance provider your telephone number is switched to. These calls will be billed at Startec's 10-10-719 rates and the costs for these calls will be on your local company bill. Startec Dial Around allows you to keep your current long distance provider and access Startec's service completely toll-free from any home phone. Dial around codes normally do not work from hotels, offices, cell phones and pay phones.

Do I need to sign-up or register before I use 10-10-719?
No. You can begin using 10-10-719 right away from your home phone. There is no need to sign-up or register.

Can I enroll for Startec online billing program and continue to receive a paper bill?

No. Your invoices are saved for your review on 'My Account' on www.startec.com. You may print these for your records at any time.

How do I use 10-10-719?
To place an international call, dial:
10-10-719 + 011 + country code + phone number

To place a call within the U.S. or to Canada, dial:
10-10-719 + 1 + area code + phone number

Can I use a dial around plan from my cell phone, a pay phone or hotel?
No. You cannot use dial around from your cell phone, a pay phone, or a hotel phone. In addition,you cannot use 10-10-719 from most institutional phone systems-- such as hospital rooms, businesses and dormitories.

Do I have to dial 10-10-719 before each call to use Startec's service?
Yes. If you prefer to use Dial Around, you will have to dial 10-10-719 before each call. But you can save even more with Startec without having to dial 10-10-719 before each call if you switch to Startec's Direct Dial Service. Choose Startec as your primary long distance service provider and you can dial directly from your home without dialing 10-10-719. There are several Startec direct dial plans to choose from - just pick one that meets your needs.

What are the benefits of Startec's Dial Around service?
You get the benefit of our great low rates and excellent quality when you use our 10-10-719 service. To get even better rates, you can switch to Startec's Direct Dial service. Startec's Direct Dial service has many additional features to meet your calling needs.