Abstract: Quick dialing methods and systems for use with communications devices are described. Such communications devices are often characterized by a limited keypad to enter contact numbers. The quick dialing technique reduces the number of keys used to dial a number, and thus a device using the technique may be operated blindly or with one hand. Exemplary methods relate the keypad and other user interfaces of the communications device with an exemplary data structure for a database of contact records. Related subject matter also facilitates quick recognition of contacts when dialing or receiving an incoming call.