What datatype should be used for storing phone numbers in SQL Server 2005?

Question

I need to store phone numbers in a table. Please suggest which datatype should I use? Wait. Please read on before you hit reply..

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Answer 1

I'm probably missing the obvious here, but wouldn't a varchar just long enough for your longest expected phone number work well?

If I am missing something obvious, I'd love it if someone would point it out...