From b72d511d7542029955d38ebc883c465bb8e7345f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Keghani Kouzoujian Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 16:46:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update "What valid means" client FAQ --- FAQ.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 89b2a2fbe..14dec0bf3 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -34,6 +34,14 @@ phone call with a verification code). This is not technically feasible without such a verification step given the complicated international world we live in, with varying standardization practices in different regions. +#### But my dialled number connected, so isn't it valid? + +Not necessarily. In some countries extra digits at the end are ignored. For +example, dialling `1800 MICROSOFT` in the US connects to `+1 (800) MIC-ROSO`. +Moreover, during renumbering transitions, e.g. when all numbers are getting an +extra `9` added to the front, some carriers will "fix" old numbers long after +they're no longer working for the majority. + ### When should I use isValidNumberForRegion? Rarely! Many people have phone numbers that do not belong to the country they