Understanding Area Codes | Verizon phone support (2023)

To ensure continued supply of telephone numbers, the Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the addition of a new area code 235 to the geographic region served by area code 573. This process is known as area code overlay.

What is Area Code Overlay?
Overlap means adding another area code (235) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (573). Overlap does not require the user to change the existing area code, but does require the use of a new dialing procedure to complete the call.

Who will be affected?
This affects anyone with area code 573. Area code 573 serves most of the eastern half of Missouri and includes the state capital of Jefferson City, as well as other communities such as Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Farmington, Fort Leonard Wood, and Hannibal. , Poplar Bluff, Rolla and Sikeston. The new area code 235 will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing area code 573.

What does the new selection procedure look like?
The new dialing procedure requires that all calls to area code 573 currently dialed with seven digits must be dialed using the area code + phone number. The same dialing procedure is applied to the phone numbers assigned in the new 235 area code.

When will the change begin?
Begin26 augustus 2023, you must dial the area code + phone number when you call. If you forget and enter only seven digits, your call will still be completed.

BeginFebruary 24, 2024, you must dial the area code + phone number for all calls, including calls within the same area code. If you do not enter the area code + phone number on or after that date, your calls will not be completed and you will be prompted in the recording to hang up and redial the number, including the area code.

BeginMarch 24, 2024, new phone lines or services can be assigned numbers with the new 235 area code. If you have a number with the new 235 area code, you must dial the area code + phone number or the call will not go through.

What should you do?
In addition to dialing the area code + phone number for local calls, any services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment programmed to dial 7-digit numbers must be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples include life safety systems and medical monitoring equipment, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or doors, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dialing numbers, speed dialing, call forwarding settings, voice mail services, and similar features. You should update your websites, personal and business papers and checks, promotional materials, personal identification and pet tags, and other such items to ensure that the area code is listed.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call remains a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
• You can still dial just three digits to reach 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811, if available in your area.

Who can you contact with questions?
For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Missouri Public Service Commission at:https://psc.mo.gov/Telecommunications/Telephone_NumbersLocal_Dialing.

To ensure continued supply of telephone numbers, the Florida Public Service Commission has approved the addition of a new area code 324 to the geographic region served by area code 904. This process is known as area code overlay.

What is Area Code Overlay?
Overlap means adding another area code (324) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (904). Overlap does not require the user to change the existing area code, but does require the use of a new dialing procedure to complete the call.

Who will be affected?
This affects anyone with area code 904. Area code 904 serves Northeast Florida and includes all or most of Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, and Union. Area code 904 serves communities such as Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Middleburg, Orange Park, and Yulee. The new 324 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 904 area code.

What does the new selection procedure look like?
The new dialing process requires that all calls to the 904 area code currently dialed with seven digits must be dialed using the area code + phone number. The same dialing procedure applies to phone numbers assigned to the new 324 area code.

When will the change begin?
Begin31 July 2023,you must start by dialing the area code + phone number when you call. If you forget and enter only seven digits, your call will still be completed.

BeginJanuary 29, 2024,You must dial the area code + phone number for all calls, including calls within the same area code. If you do not enter the area code + phone number on or after that date, your calls will not be completed and you will be prompted in the recording to hang up and redial the number, including the area code.

BeginFebruary 26, 2024, new phone lines or services can be assigned numbers with the new area code 324. If you have a number with the new area code 324, you must dial the area code + phone number or the call will not go through.

What should you do?
In addition to dialing the area code + phone number for local calls, any services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment programmed to dial 7-digit numbers must be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring equipment, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or doors, PBXs, fax machines, internet phone numbers, speed dial numbers, call forwarding settings, voice mail services and similar features, etc. You need to update your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, promotional materials, personal and pet tags, and other such items to ensure that the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call remains a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
• You can still dial just three digits to reach 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811, if available in your area.

Who can you contact with questions?
For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Florida Public Service Commission at:https://www.psc.state.fl.us/area-code-summaries.

To ensure continued supply of telephone numbers, the Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the addition of a new area code 327 to the geographic region served by area code 870. This process is known as area code overlay.

What is Area Code Overlay?

Overlap means adding another area code (327) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (870). Overlap does not require the user to change the existing area code, but does require the use of a new dialing procedure to complete the call.

Who will be affected?

This affects anyone with area code 870. Area code 870 covers northern, eastern, and southern Arkansas. The 870 area code serves communities including but not limited to El Dorado, Jonesboro, Magnolia, Monticello, Mountain Home, Paragould, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, and West Memphis. The new area code 327 will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing area code 870.

What does the new selection procedure look like?

The new dialing process requires that all calls to area code 870 currently dialed with seven digits must be dialed using the area code + phone number. The same dialing procedure applies to phone numbers assigned to the new 327 area code.

When will the change begin?

Efficient21 July 2023,you must start by dialing the area code + phone number when you call. If you forget and enter only seven digits, your call will still be completed.

BeginJanuary 19, 2024,You must dial the area code + phone number for all calls, including calls within the same area code. If you do not enter the area code + phone number on or after that date, your calls will not be completed and you will be prompted in the recording to hang up and redial the number, including the area code.

BeginFebruary 20, 2024, new phone lines or services can be assigned numbers with the new area code 327. If you have a number with the new area code 327, you must dial the area code + phone number or the call will not go through.

What should you do?

In addition to dialing the area code + phone number for local calls, any services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment programmed to dial 7-digit numbers must be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring equipment, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or doors, PBXs, fax machines, internet phone numbers, speed dial numbers, call forwarding settings, voice mail services and similar features, etc. You need to update your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, promotional materials, personal and pet tags, and other such items to ensure that the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call remains a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
• You can still dial just three digits to reach 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811, if available in your area.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Arkansas Public Service Commission website atapsc.arkansas.gov/utilities/telefoon/.

To ensure a continued supply of new telephone numbers, the New York Public Service Commission has approved area code overlays for all services for the 716 area code region. The 716 area code is located in western New York and includes all or parts of Allegany County, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara and serves communities such as Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Jamestown, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda and West Seneca. The new 624 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 716 area code.

What is an area code overlay?

Overlap means adding another area code (624) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (716). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 716 area code and the new 624.

Who will be affected and when will the new 624 area code go into effect?

Begin16 november 2023In the overlap of area codes 716, customers can get a number in the new area code 624 when they request a new service or additional line. Customers receiving the 624 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with the 716 area code do today.

What should you do?

Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Make sure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new 624 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program phone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless telephones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet phone numbers, speed dial numbers, call forwarding settings, voice mail services, medical alert devices, security alarm and door systems, ankle bracelet monitors, and other similar equipment.
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 they're currently available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives, or visit the New York City Public Service Commission website at:https://dps.ny.gov/telecommunicatie.

To ensure a continued supply of new phone numbers, the Missouri Public Service Commission has approved area code overlays for all services for the 816 area code. The 816 area code serves communities such as Adrian, Belton, Blue Springs, Fillmore, Gladstone, Grandview, Harrisonville, Independence , Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Odessa, Plattsburg, Raytown, Richmond and St. Joseph. The new 975 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 816 area code.

What is an area code overlay?

Overlap means adding another area code (975) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (816). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 816 area code and the new 975.

Who will be affected and when will the new 975 area code go into effect?

Starting October 13, 2023, customers in the area code 816 overlap region can be assigned a number in the new 975 area code when they request a new service or additional line. Customers receiving a 975 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with an 816 area code do today.

What should you do?

Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
  
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new area code 975 as a valid area code and continue to store or program phone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet phone numbers, speed dials, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, security alarm and door systems, monitors, anklets, and other similar equipment.
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 they're currently available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, please click the Chat With Us button at the bottom right of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Public Service Commission website athttps://psc.mo.gov/Telecommunications/Telephone_NumbersLocal_Dialing.

To ensure a continued supply of new telephone numbers, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has approved area code overlays for all services for area code 608. Area code 608 also serves the southwestern portion of the state, including the state capital of Madison. as are other communities such as Beloit, Janesville, La Crosse, Middleton, Monroe, Platteville, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, and Wisconsin Dells. The new area code 353 will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing area code 608.

What is an area code overlay?
Overlap means adding another area code (353) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (608). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 608 area code and the new 353 area code.

Who will be affected and when will the new area code 353 go into effect?
Beginning September 15, 2023, customers in the 608 overlap region will be able to get a number in the new 353 area code when requesting a new service or additional line. Customers receiving the 353 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with the 608 area code do today.

What should you do?
Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
  
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Make sure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new area code 353 as a valid area code and continue to store or program phone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet phone numbers, speed dials, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, security alarm and door systems, monitors, anklets, and other similar equipment.
  
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 they're currently available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?
For more information, please click the Chat With Us button at the bottom right of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Public Service Commission website athttps://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/MoreResources/AreaCodeExhaustion.aspx.

To ensure a continued supply of new phone numbers in the Phoenix metro area, the Arizona Corporation Commission has approved the removal of area code boundaries between area codes 480, 602, and 623, creating a boundary layer so that all three area codes serve. the same geographic region.

What is an Edge Removal Layer?

The border removal overlay for the Phoenix metro area means that there will no longer be border lines between area codes 480, 602, and 623, and all three area codes will serve the same combined geographic region. The remove border overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, but it does require you to provide the area code when dialing all calls, including local calls within the same area code.

Who will be affected?

This applies to anyone with a phone number with area codes 480, 602, or 623. Area codes 480, 602, and 623 currently serve the Phoenix metro area, which includes but is not limited to the communities of Chandler, Deer Valley, and Fort McDowell. , Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. After the boundary elimination overlay is implemented, all three area codes will serve the same combined geographic region.

What does the new selection procedure look like?

The new dialing procedure requires that all calls from area codes 602 and 623 currently dialed with seven digits must be dialed using area code + phone number. Because all calls to an area code 480 already require ten digits, anyone with an area code 480, 602, or 623 must now enter the area code when calling local calls.

When will the change begin?

EfficientFebruary 11, 2023If you have an area code of 602 or 623, you must dial the area code + phone number when you call. If you forget and enter only seven digits, your call will still be completed.

Begin12 augustus 2023If you have an area code of 602 or 623, you must dial the area code + phone number for all calls, including calls within the same area code. If you do not enter the area code + phone number on or after that date, your calls will not be completed and you will be prompted in the recording to hang up and redial the number, including the area code.

Begin12 september 2023, the boundary lines between area codes 480, 602, and 623 will be removed, and new phone lines or services in any of the former geographic regions 480, 602, or 623 may receive numbers from any of the three area codes.

What should you do?

In addition to dialing the area code + phone number for all local calls, any services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment programmed to dial seven-digit numbers must be reprogrammed to include the area code. Some examples are life safety systems and medical monitoring equipment, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or doors,single monitors, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dialing codes, numbers stored in mobile and cordless phone contact lists, speed dial numbers, call forwarding settings, voice mail services, and similar features, etc. You must update your websites, personal and business stationery and checks, promotional materials, personal tags and pet identification tags and other similar items to ensure area code is listed.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other rates and services will not change due to overlap to remove restrictions.
• What is now a local call remains a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.
• For long distance calls, continue dialing 1+10 digits.
• You can still only dial three digits to go to 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811.

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Arizona Corporation Commission website atwww.azcc.gov/utilities/telephone/all-about-area-codes.

To ensure a steady supply of new phone numbers, the Florida Public Service Commission has approved additional all-service area code overlays for the existing 305/786 area code overlay region. Area code coverage 305/786 serves Miami-Dade County and part of Monroe County and includes communities such as Miami, Doral, Florida Keys, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead, and Kendall. The new 645 area code will serve the same geographic region currently served by the existing 305 and 786 area codes.

What is Area Code Overlay?

Overlap is the addition of another area code (645) to the same geographic region as existing area codes (305/786). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between area codes 305, 786, and 645.

Who will be affected and when will the new 645 area code go into effect?

Begin4 augustus 2023,Customers in the 305/786 area code overlap area can get a number in the new 645 area code when they request a new service or additional line. Customers receiving a 645 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with 305 and 786 area codes do today.

What should you do?

Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Make sure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new 645 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program phone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless and cordless telephones, PBX devices, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dial devices, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, security alarm systems and doors, ankle monitors, and other similar equipment.
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Florida Public Service Commission at:www.floridapsc.com/area-code-samenvattingen.

To ensure a continued supply of new phone numbers, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved area code overlay for all services for area code 618. Area code 618 serves southern Illinois, including major cities of Alton, Belleville, Carbondale, Collinsville , East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Granite City, and O'Fallon, along with other smaller communities. The new 730 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 618 area code.

What is an area code overlay?

Overlap means adding another area code (730) to the same geographic region as the existing area code (618). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call.You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between the 618 area code and the new 730 area code.

Who will be affected and when will the new 730 area code go into effect?

BeginJuly 7, 2023In the overlap of area code 618, customers can get a number in the new area code 730 when they request a new service or additional line. Customers receiving a 730 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with 618 phone numbers do today.

What should you do?

Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new 730 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet phone numbers, speed dials, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, security alarm and door systems, monitors, anklets, and other similar equipment.
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 they're currently available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Illinois Commerce Commission website aticc.illinois.gov/programs/Area-Codes.

To ensure a continued supply of new phone numbers, the Maryland Public Service Commission has approved all-service area code overlays for the 240/301 area code region serving Aspen Hill, Bethesda, Bowie, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Hagerstown. , Potomac, Silver Spring, Waldorf, Wheaton and many other small communities. The new 227 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the existing 240/301 area code.

What is an area code overlay?

Overlap means adding another area code (227) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (240/301). Overlay does not require you to change your existing area code or phone number, or the way you call. You will continue to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls, as you do today, within and between area codes 240, 301, and the new 227.

Who will be affected and when will the new 227 area code go into effect?

BeginJune 14, 2023In the overlap of area codes 240/301, users can get a number in the new area code 227 when they request a new service or additional line. Customers receiving a 227 area code must dial an area code and phone number for all local calls, just as customers with 240 and 301 area codes do today.

What should you do?

Users in the overlap area must:

• Continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
• Continue to identify your phone number as a 10-digit number and include the area code when passing the number on to friends, family, business associates, clients, etc.
• Make sure that all services, automatic dialing equipment or other types of equipment recognize the new 227 area code as a valid area code and continue to store or program phone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include: phone numbers stored in contact lists in cordless telephones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet access codes, speed dials, call forwarding settings, voice mail services, medical alert equipment, security alarm and door systems, or other similar equipment.
• Check items such as your website, personal and business stationery and printed checks, promotional materials, contact information, and your personal tags or pet ID tags to make sure the area code is included.

What will stay the same?

• Your phone number, including your current area code, will not change.
• Call price, coverage area or other prices and services do not change due to overlap.
• What is now a local call will remain a local call.
• You will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between switchable 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 they're currently available in your community.

Who can you contact with questions?

For more information, click the Chat With Us button in the lower right corner of this page to contact one of our representatives or visit the Maryland Public Service Commission website athttps://www.psc.state.md.us/telecommunications/new-227-area-code-coming-to-maryland-june-2023/.