Are there really only 9 speed dials?

I can't answer the question about more than 9 speed dials, but if you're referring to *86 (to call your voicemail) as a speed dial, that's not what it is. *86 is a code established by Verizon (and possibly other carriers, I suppose). When you dial *86, that's actually what you're dialing, and the system redirects you to your voicemail.

 

You have unlimited speed dials, just set up a short cut to the contact on your Android home pages, and voila, instant dial.

 

I think what AndroidSPCS is referring to is creating a direct dial shortcut on the home screen. If you long-press on the home screen, a context menu will appear. Select Shortcuts then Direct Dial. You can then select a specific Contact's phone number to dial simply by touching the shortcut icon.

 

You may also want to use the app called: AnyCut - it puts an icon on a homepage for all your shortcut phonenumbers.

 

I had the same question about the 9 speed dials. Really?!?!?

I am trying the suggestions, but I am having a problem. I long pressed on the home screen and chose shortcuts. When I get here, I don't see Direct Dial. I get bookmark, gmail label, mail inbox, music playlist, person, program, and toggle google voice.

Maybe I can find AnyCut.