Address Book entries on iPhone won't dial

Hi!
I can't call out using phone numbers that were entered into Address Book using my iPhone. Attempting to call out starts a new text message instead.
I've rebooted my phone several times. I've manually entered my time zone city, date and time. I've ensured that "Show caller ID" is on. I've deleted and recreated contacts. Nothing works.
I have this problem whether using wifi or 3GS, even with 4 bars.
Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

(Thanks for your response. Sorry for the long delay in replying.)
Changing the international assist settings had no effect. (And shouldn't. They're all local numbers.)
Deleting the number in the contact and re-entering it didn't work. Syncing with my laptop didn't work.
Creating a brand new contact on my laptop and syncing it with my iPhone *did* work.
I'm still unable to call any number that I enter into Address Book on my iPhone. All attempts open a text message form.
Any other ideas? Thanks in advance!

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>>> jfosterqa<[email protected]> schrieb am Donnerstag, 4. November 2010 um 18:36 in Nachricht <[email protected]>:
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