Understanding Area Codes | Verizon Home Phone Support (2023)

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The United States of America is divided into regions, known as area codes that correspond with telephone dialing areas. Based on population, some states have only one area code, whereas others may have multiple area codes. The need for more telephone numbers increased and led to the need for additional area codes. By adding new area codes, millions of new numbers became available. The increase of numbers provides usage for wireline, wireless, and other technological advanced services.

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Area Code Overlay

An overlay is the addition of another area code to the same geographic area as an existing area code. New area codes are added to the existing area to ensure a continuing supply of phone numbers. An overlay means that more than one area code will now serve the same geographic area. You won't have to change your existing area code or phone number. If there has been an overlay in your area, all calls must be dialed using the area code + telephone number, including calls within the same area code. If you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again.

Here is what is happening in the Verizon region. Detailed information for each is below.

To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the California Public Utilities Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 707 area code region, which serves all or portions of Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama and Trinity counties, and encompasses cities such as American Canyon, Arcata, Benicia, Calistoga, Clearlake, Cloverdale, Cotati, Crescent City, Dixon, Eureka, Fairfield, Ferndale, Fort Bragg, Healdsburg, Lakeport, Napa, Petaluma, Point Arena, Rio Dell, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, Saint Helena, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Suisun City, Trinidad, Ukiah, Vacaville, Vallejo, Windsor, Willits, and Yountville. The new 369 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 707 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (369) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (707). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code + phone number) for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 707 and 369 area codes.
Who is affected and when does the new 369 area code become effective?
Beginning February 1, 2023, customers in the 707 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 369 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 369 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code and phone number) for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 707 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 369 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the California Public Utilities Commission’s website at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/707areacode.
To ensure a continuing supply of new telephone numbers, the New York Public Service Commission has approved an all-services area code overlay for the 516 area code region. The 516 area code comprises the entirety of Nassau County on the western portion of Long Island including the cities of Long Beach and Glen Cove, the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay, and various villages within the Towns. The new 363 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 516 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (363) to the same geographic region as an existing area code region (516). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 516 and new 363 area codes.
Who will be affected and when does the new 363 area code become effective?
Beginning January 20, 2023, customers in the 516 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 363 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 363 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 516 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 363 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911 and 988 as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the New York Public Service Commission website at https://www.dps.ny.gov/.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the California Public Utilities Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 209 area code region, which serves all or portions of the Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Eldorado, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties, and encompasses cities such as Angels Camp, Atwater, Ceres, Dos Palos, Escalon, Galt, Gustine, Hughson, Ione, Lathrop, Livingston, Lodi, Los Banos, Manteca, Merced, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Plymouth, Ripon, Riverbank, Sonora, Stockton, Tracy, Turlock, and Waterford. The 209 area code also covers Yosemite National Park and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The new 350 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 209 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (350) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (209). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code + phone number) for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 209 and 350 area codes.
Who is affected and when does the new 350 area code become effective?
Beginning November 28, 2022, customers in the 209 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 350 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 350 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code and phone number) for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 209 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
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Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 350 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the California Public Utilities Commission’s website at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/209areacode.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the North Carolina Public Utilities Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 910 area code region, which serves communities such as Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Jacksonville, Lumberton, and Wilmington, within the counties of Cumberland, Onslow, Robeson, and New Hanover. The new 472 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 910 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (472) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (910). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 910 and 472 area codes.
Who is affected and when does the new 472 area code become effective?
Beginning October 7, 2022, customers in the 910 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 472 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 472 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with phone numbers from the 910 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits (or 1+10 digits) for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 472 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored phone numbers in contact lists in wireless or cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net.
To ensure a continuing supply of new telephone numbers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved an all-services area code overlay for the 484/610 area code region which serves the following cities, but is not limited to, Allentown, Ardmore, Bethlehem, Chester, Drexel Hill, Pottstown, Reading and Springfield, as well as the counties of Lehigh, Berks, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, and a portion of Montgomery County. The new 835 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 484/610 area codes.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (835) to the same geographic region as an existing area code region (484/610). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 484, 610, and new 835 area codes.
Who will be affected and when does the new 835 area code become effective?
Beginning September 2, 2022, customers in the 484/610 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 835 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving an 835 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 484 and 610 area codes do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 835 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission website at www.puc.pa.gov/telecommunications.

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To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 314 area code region, which serves communities such as Affton, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, Kirkwood, Ladue, Maryland Heights, Mehlville, Oakville, Overland, Sappington, Spanish Lake, St. Louis, University City and Webster Groves. The new 557 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 314 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (557) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (314). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 314 and 557 area codes.
Who is affected and when does the new 557 area code become effective?
Beginning August 12, 2022, customers in the 314 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 557 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 557 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with phone numbers from the 314 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits (or 1+10 digits) for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 557 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored phone numbers in contact lists in wireless or cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Missouri Public Service Commission’s website at https://psc.mo.gov/Telecommunications/Telephone_NumbersLocal_Dialing.
To ensure a continuing supply of new telephone numbers, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved an additional all-services overlay as the relief method for the existing 303/720 area code overlay region, which serves the Denver Metropolitan area, including but not limited to the cities of Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Castle Rock, Columbine, Englewood, Erie, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont, Thornton, Westminster and Wheat Ridge. The new 983 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 303/720 area codes.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (983) to the same geographic region as existing area codes (303/720). The overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code or phone number.
Who will be affected and when does the new 983 area code become effective?
Beginning June 17, 2022, customers in the 303 and 720 area code overlay region may be assigned a phone number in the new 983 area code when requesting new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 983 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 303 and 720 area codes do today.
What will customers need to do?
Customers served by the 303/720 area codes overlay should:
Continue to dial 10 digits for all local calls within the overlay region.
Continue to identify their telephone numbers as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 983 area code as a valid area code, and continue to program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless and cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors, or other similar equipment.
Check their websites, business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business printed checks, contact information, and personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Customers’ telephone numbers, including the current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
Customers in the overlay region will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, 1+10 digits for long distance calls, and 0+10 digits for operator-assisted calls.
Customers can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in their community.
For more information, please click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit thePublic Utilities Commission’s website athttps://puc.colorado.gov/telecommunications.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved the addition of the new 826 area code to the geographic region served by the 540 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (826) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (540). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with a 540 area code telephone number will be affected. The 540 NPA currently serves the northwestern and southwestern portions of Virginia. Some of the larger cities include Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Radford, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester. The new 826 NPA will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 540 NPA.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure will require that all calls in the 540 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply to telephone numbers that are assigned in the new 826 area code.
When will the change begin?
Effective November 13, 2021 you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning May 14, 2022, you must dial the area code + telephone number on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning June 14, 2022, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 826 area code. If you have an 826 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You should update your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the State Corporation Commission’s website at https://www.scc.virginia.gov.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved the addition of the new 948 area code to the geographic region served by the 757 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (948) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (757). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with a 757 or 948 area code will be affected. The 757 area code serves the eastern shore and the southeast corner of the state including the Lower Peninsula (Williamsburg, Newport News and Hampton) and the South Hampton Roads area (Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake). The new 948 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 757 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with a 757 or 948 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 757 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 948 area code.
When will the change begin?
Beginning September 11, 2021, if you have a 757 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning April 9, 2022, if you have a 757 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning May 9, 2022, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 948 area code. If you have a 948 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the State Corporation Commission’s website at https://www.scc.virginia.gov.

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To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved an additional all-services overlay as the relief method for the existing 404/470/678/770 area code overlay, which serves the metropolitan area of Atlanta and surrounding communities such as Alpharetta, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Forest Park, Gainesville, Griffin, Lawrenceville, Mableton, Marietta, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna and Tucker. The new 943 area code will be superimposed over the region now served by the 404, 470, 678 and 770 area codes.
What is an area code overlay?
This overlay is the addition of another area code (943) to the same geographic region as existing area codes (404/470/678/770).This overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code or phone number, or how they dial their calls.
Who will be affected and when does the new 943 area code become effective?
Beginning March 15, 2022, customers inthe 404/470/678/770 area code overlay region may be assigned a phone number in the new 943 area code when requesting new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 943 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 404, 470, 678 and 770 area codes do today.
What will customers need to do?
Customers served by the 404/470/678/770 area codes overlay should:
Continue to dial 10 digits for all local calls within the overlay region.
Continue to identify their telephone numbers as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 943 area code as a valid area code, and continue to program telephone numbers with 10-digit telephone numbers. Some examples are: stored phone numbers in contact lists in wireless and cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors, or other similar equipment.
Check their websites, business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business printed checks, contact information, and personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Customers’ telephone numbers, including the current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
Customers in the overlay region will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, 1+10 digits for long distance calls, and 0+10 digits for operator-assisted calls.
Customers can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in their community.
For more information, please click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit thePublic Service Commission’s website athttps://psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/consumer-corner/telephone/general-information/area-codes/.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Florida Public Service Commission has approved the addition of the 656 area code to the geographic region served by the 813 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (656) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (813). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with an 813 or 656 area code telephone number will be affected. The 813 area code serves Hillsborough county, and parts of Pinellas and Pasco counties. The 813 area code serves the greater metropolitan area of Tampa, including communities such as Brandon, Oldsmar, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and Zephyrhills. The new 656 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 813 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with an 813 or 656 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 813 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 656 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning April 17, 2021, if you have an 813 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning January 22, 2022, if you have an 813 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning February 22, 2022, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 656 area code. If you have a 656 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Florida Public Service Commission’s website at http://www.floridapsc.com.
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To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved an all-services overlay for the 708 area code region, which serves most of Chicago’s southern suburbs. The 708 area code serves most of western and southern Cook County and eastern and southern Will County, including cities and communities such as Bellwood, Berwyn, Blue Island, Burbank, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Cicero, Crete, Dolton, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Harvey, La Grange, Lansing, Lyons, Maywood, Melrose Park, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Palos Park, Park Forest, South Holland, and Tinley Park. The new 464 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 708 area code.
What is an Area Code Overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (464) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (708). The overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or how you dial your calls. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code + phone number) for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 708 and 464 area codes.
Who is affected and when does the new 464 area code become effective?
Beginning January 21, 2022, customers in the 708 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 464 area code when they request new service or an additional line. Customers receiving a 464 area code will be required to dial the area code and phone number (or 1+ the area code and phone number) for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 708 area code do today.
What will you need to do?
Customers in the overlay region should:
Continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
Continue to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 464 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples are: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors and or other similar equipment.
Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
You will continue to dial 10 digits or 1+10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in your community.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Illinois Commerce Commission’s website at https://www.icc.illinois.gov/programs/Area-Codes.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has approved the addition of the 771 area code to the geographic region served by the 202 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (771) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (202). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with a 202 or 771 area code telephone number will be affected. The 202 area code serves the District of Columbia. The new 771 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 202 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with a 202 or 771 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 202 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 771 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning April 10, 2021, if you have a 202 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning October 9, 2021, if you have a 202 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning November 9, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 771 area code. If you have a 771 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Public Service Commission’s website at https://dcpsc.org.
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To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved the addition of the 572 area code to the geographic region served by the 405 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (572) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (405). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with a 405 or 572 area code telephone number will be affected. The 405 area code generally covers the central part of the state, serving communities such as Chickasha, Edmond, El Reno, Guthrie, Moore, Norman, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Stillwater and Tuttle. The new 572 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 405 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with a 405 or 572 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 405 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 572 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning October 24, 2020, if you have a 405 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning April 24, 2021, if you have a 405 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning May 24, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 572 area code. If you have a 572 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s website.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved the addition of the 582 area code to the geographic region served by the 814 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (582) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (814). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with an 814 or 582 area code telephone number will be affected. The 814 area code generally covers northwestern and central portion of Pennsylvania, serving communities such as Altoona, Erie, Johnstown, State College, and Warren. The new 582 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 814 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with an 814 or 582 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 814 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 582 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning October 3, 2020, if you have an 814 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning April 3, 2021, if you have an 814 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning May 1, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 582 area code. If you have a 582 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s website atwww.puc.state.pa.us/.

To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the addition of the 447 area code to the geographic region served by the 217 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An overlay is the addition of another area code (447) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (217). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with a 217 or 447 area code telephone number will be affected. The 217 area code generally covers the central region of the state serving thirty-five counties, including large cities such as Champaign-Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Effingham, Jacksonville, Quincy, Rantoul, Springfield, and Taylor. The new 447 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 217 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with a 217 or 447 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 217 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 447 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning August 29, 2020, if you have a 217 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning February 27, 2021, if you have a 217 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning March 27, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 447 area code. If you have a 447 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal and pet ID tags and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
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Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Illinois Commerce Commission’s website atwww.icc.illinois.gov/.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Florida Public Services Commission has approved the addition of the 448 area code to the geographic region served by the 850 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay.
What is an area code overlay?
An area code overlay is the addition of another area code (448) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (850). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code but does require using a new dialing procedure to complete calls.
Who will be affected?
Anyone with an 850 or 448 area code telephone number will be affected. The 850 area code generally covers the northern portion of Florida, known as the panhandle, and communities such as Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Lynn Haven, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee. The 850 area code is also the home of Eglin and Tyndall Air Force Bases. The new 448 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 850 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedure?
The new dialing procedure requires anyone with an 850 or 448 area code to dial the area code + telephone number to complete local calls, including calls within the same area code. This means that all calls in the 850 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will apply in the new 448 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
Beginning August 22, 2020, if you have an 850 area code, you should begin dialing the area code + telephone number whenever you place a call. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning May 22, 2021, if you have an 850 area code, you must dial the area code on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On and after this date, if you do not dial the area code + telephone number, your calls will not complete and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again, including the area code.
Beginning June 22, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 448 area code. If you have a 448 area code, you must dial the area code + telephone number or the call will not complete.
What will you need to do?
In addition to dialing the area code + telephone number for all local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions, etc. You may also want to check your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, advertising materials, personal or pet ID tags, and other such items to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
For more information, please click theChat with usbutton at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the Florida Public Service Commission’s website atwww.floridapsc.com/.
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the addition of the 840 area code to the geographic area served by the 909 area code. This process is known as an area code overlay. The overlay will require all calls to be completed using new dialing procedures.
What is an area code overlay?
An area code overlay is the addition of another area code (840) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (909). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code, but does require customers to use a new dialing procedure to complete telephone calls. When the overlay is implemented, landline customers must dial “1” followed by the area code and the seven-digit telephone number to complete every call, including calls within the same area code. Wireless customers must enter the area code and the seven-digit telephone number or 1 + the area code and seven-digit telephone number to complete every call, including calls within the same area code.
Who will be affected?
All customers who have a 909 or 840 area code telephone number will be affected. The 909 area code serves the southwestern portion of San Bernardino County, the eastern portion of Los Angeles County and small portions of Orange and Riverside Counties. The 909 area code serves the cities of Big Bear Lake, Calimesa, Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Colton, Diamond Bar, Eastvale, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Industry, La Verne, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, San Dimas, Upland, Walnut and Yucaipa. The new 840 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 909 area code.
What will be the new dialing procedures?
To complete calls from a landline phone, the new dialing procedure requires anyone with a 909 or 840 area code to dial 1 + area code + telephone number. This means that all calls in the 909 or 840 area codes that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using 1 + area code + telephone number.
To complete calls from awireless phone, callers must dial thearea code + telephone number or 1 + area code + telephone numberwhenever placing a call from a phone number with the 909 or 840 area code.
When will the dialing change begin?
BeginningJuly 25, 2020, you should begin using the new dialing procedures whenever you place a call from the 909 or 840 area codes. If you forget and dial just seven digits, your call will still be completed.
BeginningJanuary 23, 2021, you must use the new dialing procedures, as described above for all calls. After this date, if you do not use the new procedures, your calls will not be completed and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again including the area code.
BeginningFebruary 23, 2021, new telephone lines or services in the 909 area may be given numbers from the new 840 area code. Anyone that receives an 840 area code telephone number must use the new procedures described above.
What will you need to do?
In addition to changing your dialing procedures, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to dial seven digits will need to be reprogrammed to use the new dialing procedure. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring devices, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems or gates, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, and other similar services or equipment. You may also want to check your personal and business stationery, personal and business checks, advertising materials, websites, contact information, and personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included in the telephone number.
What will remain the same?
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed
You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811
For more information, please click the Chat with us button at the bottom right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the California Public Utilities Commission’s website.
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On February 27, 2020, the Public Utility Commission of Texas approved an additional all services overlay as the relief method for the existing 214/469/972 area code overlay to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers. The new 945 area code will be superimposed over the region now served by the 214, 469 and 972 area codes.
What is an area code overlay?
This overlay is the addition of another area code (945) to the same geographic region as existing area codes (214/469/972).This overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code or phone number, or how they dial their calls.
Who will be affected and when will the change begin?
Beginning January 15, 2021, customers in the metropolitan area of Dallas and surrounding communities such as Allen, Frisco, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Rockwall, Terrell, and Waxahachie, may be assigned a phone number in the new 945 area code when requesting new service, an additional line, or in some cases, moving their service. The 945 area code will co-exist everywhere in this region with the 214, 469 and 972 area codes.
What will customers need to do?
Customers served by the 214, 469 and 972 area codes overlay should:
Continue to dial 10 digits for all local calls within the overlay region.
Continue to identify their telephone numbers as a 10-digit number, and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates, customers, etc.
Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 945 area code as a valid area code, and continue to program telephone numbers with 10-digit telephone numbers. Some examples are: stored phone numbers in contact lists in wireless and cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors, or other similar equipment.
Check their websites, business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business printed checks, contact information, and personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.
What will remain the same?
Customers’ telephone numbers, including the current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
Customers in the overlay region will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, 1+10 digits for long distance calls, and 0+10 digits for operator-assisted calls.
Customers can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in their community.
For more information, please visit the Public Utility Commission of Texas website at http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/maps/areacodes/TxAreaCodes.aspx.

Area Code Lookup

With Verizon's area code lookup you can:

Find the major locations in a certain area code by entering the area code
Find the area codes that are used in a certain state by entering the state name

Please select from the options below. Calling and local time information by area code or state:

Please enter an area code	or select a state

Dialing Instructions

Preparing for area code change

If your area code is changing:

Reprogram your automatic dialing equipment (including fax machines, modems, Internet dial up number and speed dialers) with the new area code for outgoing calls
Update business cards, checks, contracts and legal documents to the new area code
Update your Call Forwarding
Update your Voicemail or messaging systems
Notify family, friends, and business associates of the change in your area code

If your area code is not changing, but you call friends or businesses where the change is taking place:

Dial the correct area code when calling numbers where the area code has changed
Reprogram any automatic dialing equipment you have that places calls to friends and businesses where the area code has changed

Home security systems preparation for new area codes

If a new area code is coming to the service area of your home security system company, call to see if your system needs to be modified.

Get the answers to these questions:

Does my security system dial a preprogrammed telephone number to the security company, in case of an emergency?
If so, does that preprogrammed number include an area code?
What must be done to preprogram that number with the new area code?
Has your programmable equipment been checked to accommodate the area code dialing changes?

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FAQs

Why do I have to use area code for local calls? ›

Beginning in the early 1990s, to accommodate the growing need for more phone numbers, some areas began to add a second area code for local calls. Dialing both the area code and the seven-digit number was necessary to ensure the call reached the intended recipient.

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How do you read an area code? ›

What do the numbers in a phone number denote? The first three digits are the area code, which is unique to each region. The next three digits also pertains to region, but narrows it down a bit. The remaining digits make up the line number.

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Why is Verizon making you use area codes? ›

Why is the dialing change needed? The area codes listed above have a 988 working prefix. Mandatory 10-digit dialing for all local calls in these area codes must be implemented so that 988 can be used as the new 3-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.

Do you need to put a 1 in front of an area code for texts? ›

The US telephone system use a #1 in front of USA area codes. If you with in the same area then you do not need to dial it. Even if you dial '1 in local calls it will be just ignored. You phone automatically adds a #1 anyway so you do not forget it.

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Can I call without area code? ›

According to the Federal Communications Commission, callers in 82 area codes will have to punch in their recipient's area code before dialing their phone number. Local phone calls made without the area code may not be connected.

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How do you dial an area code from a landline? ›

It's easy to call a local landline number using your telephone. Just place “0” and the area code before the landline number you want to call.