Making Calls with Broadband Talk

Hi Guys,
I was just wondering if someone could clear this up for me??
When making calls using Broadband Talk, do you have to dial the entire number (incl. STD Code) or should you just be able to make the call without this?
For example, I live in Derry, N.Ireland and the full number starts 02871. When dialling from a normal landline you would just dial "71" and the the rest of the number. However. if I do this using my BB Talk line, I get a Dead tone. I tried to make a call and entered the number with the full STD Code, puely on the off-chance it would work, and it did actually work!! Is this necessary or should I be able to make a call without the full STD Code??
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I think you always have to enter the dialling code I'm afraid

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