IPhone contact vs MBA contacts

Open question about contacts in iPhone4 vs MBA or MBP.
I travel internationally with an authorised unlocked and removeable SIM.  Both my MBA & MBP have contacts that have multiple telephone numbers and or addresses.  Some numbers are entered as if calling from the US (+1) to other countries.  Then also listed as local numbers so I can call them in-country without the city or country code once the SIM is changed. 
With the last iPhone undate I seem to have lost control over contacts.
I might have 5 - 7 numbers in my MBA, same number except with country codes or local.  That way I can just click the right number no matter what country I'm located.  However, the iPhone4 is only showing 3, maybe 4 of the numbers.  The phone is selective to which of the 5 - 7 it is showing.
Similar problem with addresses.  I might have 1 address on the MBA, but it's showing up as 2 listing on the iPhone 4.  One the correct address and the 2nd is showing, but empty.  No matter what I do it changes nothing.
I have contacts preferences set a specific way on the MBA/MBP, but those are not carrying over to the iPhone4.
Question is: are their limits to contacts on the iPhone4?  Or shouldn't they simply repeat what is on the MBA?
Iv always had an issue with the removeable SIM, but work around them.  US contacts, especially telephone numbers have a different number of digits, different set-up than other countries.  So number are sometimes different in appearance, but always the right numbers. 
Now I'm wondering if the swapping of SIM's is also altering the way numbers, addresses, etc appear on the iPhone4.
Any ideas?
The worst part is that if there are multiple telephone numbers on the MBA they all do not appear on the iPhone. 
Thanks in advance.

Keep in mind, each source that you are importing contact information from has its own platform and technology being used which can be different than the platform on the device. Based on the multiple topics that you bring up, and to ensure that I address your concerns fully, please send me a private message with your Verizon Wireless cell phone number, a callback number where I can reach you, and the best time to contact you.  You will want to provide a call back number since you will need to be off of your device when we talk.  
In the meantime, you can view some general information at the link provided below:
http://support.vzw.com/swf/droid2/simulator.html
KellyW@VZW

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