How to Dial an Extension on iPhone in 7 Easy Steps 

There are two ways to dial an extension on iPhone: 

1. Using the Phone app 

Open the Phone app and enter the main phone number of the person you want to call. Then, press and hold the asterisk (*) key until a comma (,) appears. Type in the extension number and press the Call button. 

2. Using the Contacts app 

Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to call. Tap the phone number field and type in the main phone number. Then, press and hold the asterisk (*) key until a comma (,) appears. Type in the extension number and tap the Call button. 

How to Add an Extension to Your iPhone Contact 

To add an extension to your iPhone contact, follow these steps: 

1. Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to add the extension to. 

2. Tap Edit in the upper-right corner. 

3. Tap the phone number field for the contact. 

4. Type in the main phone number and press the Space bar. 

5. Press and hold the asterisk (*) key until a comma (,) appears. 

6. Type in the extension number. 

7. Tap Done in the upper-right corner. 

Pros and Cons of Adding an Extension to Your iPhone Contact 

Pros: 

• It can be helpful if you frequently call people who have extensions. 
• It can save you time from having to type in the extension each time you call. 
• It can be more accurate than trying to remember the extension. 

Cons: 

• It can make your contacts list look cluttered. 
• It can be difficult to find an extension when you need it. 
• If the extension changes, you will need to update your contact information. 

Conclusion 

Adding an extension to your iPhone contact can be helpful if you frequently call people who have extensions. However, it is important to weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether or not to add an extension to your contacts. 

Here are some additional tips for dialing extensions on iPhone: 

• If you are calling a business, you can usually find the extension on the business’s website or by calling the main number and asking for the extension. 
• If you are calling a person who has an extension, you can ask them for the extension the first time you call them. 
• You can also use a service like Google Voice to dial extensions. Google Voice will automatically dial the extension for you when you call a number that has an extension.