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# Removing the area code from the number
The task is to **remove** the area codes 6017, 6095, 6096, or 6099 and retain the 7-digit number. For example, numbers 60172293042 and 60956382584 should be transformed to 2293042 and 6382584, respectively.
1. Navigate to the "**Routing**" → "**Outbound Routes**" section.
Click "**Add New Rule**."
Adding a new rule
2. Create the pattern as shown in the image:
Parameters of the new rule
3. Click "**Save**."
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