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faq [2023/03/25 18:56] – Minor Edit kg6bajfaq [2023/03/25 19:10] – [Why Is My Ext. Number So Long] kg6baj
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 Then, Hamshack Hotlines popularity started to increase and we soon ran out of four digit numbers. So, we added 5 digit extension numbers to our system and also added more servers to load balance calls around the globe. Then, Hamshack Hotlines popularity started to increase and we soon ran out of four digit numbers. So, we added 5 digit extension numbers to our system and also added more servers to load balance calls around the globe.
  
-At that time, regional extension number assignments were established to distinguish callers to their specific region of the world. We created specific HHUS numbers for the North and South America region. We also created HHEU numbers for the European region, and HHAP numbers for the Asia/Pacific region. Additionally we added the HHX and HHUX experimental servers for unsupported devices. The thought process (at that time) was that five digit extension numbers would be all that was needed, and by designating the starting digit to a specific region, users could determine what geographic region of the globe a caller was coming from simply by their extension number.+At that time, regional extension number assignments were established to distinguish callers to their specific region of the world. We created specific HHUS numbers for the North and South America region. We also created HHEU numbers for the European region, and HHAP numbers for the Asia/Pacific region. Additionally we added the HHUX experimental server for unsupported devices. The thought process (at that time) was that five digit extension numbers would be all that was needed, and by designating the starting digit to a specific region, users could determine what geographic region of the globe a caller was coming from simply by their extension number.
  
 Then, Hamshack Hotline's popularity exploded and the admins were quickly burning through all the five digit extension number assignments for specific servers. Yes, we were running out of numbers again. Then, Hamshack Hotline's popularity exploded and the admins were quickly burning through all the five digit extension number assignments for specific servers. Yes, we were running out of numbers again.
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