diff --git a/apps/app_dial.c b/apps/app_dial.c
index a585cfaa96..21362443ff 100644
--- a/apps/app_dial.c
+++ b/apps/app_dial.c
@@ -1034,6 +1034,7 @@ static int dial_exec_full(struct ast_channel *chan, void *data, struct ast_flags
 				   "At the tone, please say your name:"
 
 				*/
+				ast_answer(chan);
 				res = ast_play_and_record(chan, "priv-recordintro", privintro, 4, "gsm", &duration, 128, 2000, 0);  /* NOTE: I've reduced the total time to 4 sec */
 										/* don't think we'll need a lock removed, we took care of
 										   conflicts by naming the privintro file */