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New '483' area code to be implemented beginning Feb. 23

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 12, 2026 ALABAMA (WRBL) — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday that the scheduled implementation of a new area code will ...
WRBL

New ‘483’ area code to be implemented beginning Feb. 23

ALABAMA (WRBL) — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday that the scheduled implementation of a new area code will begin in late February 2026. According to PSC officials, the ...
The Clarion-Ledger

North, Central Mississippi phone numbers getting new area code. What we know

New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...
WTVY

Mandatory 10-digit dialing in 334 area code to begin Jan. 23

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - Phone calls made in the Wiregrass and other parts of southeast and central Alabama will be undergoing changes over the next two months. Beginning January 23, those that have ...
WAPT

New area code 471 coming to Mississippi

Some Mississippi residents who get new phone numbers will also get a new area code.The new 471 area code will go into effect Jan. 30, 2026 for areas in the 662 area code. The new area code will not ...
Chicago Parent

Which Chicago area code was named in the top 10 most prestigious in the U.S.?

Discover why this legendary area code still signals prestige, power and city pride, and how it compares to other iconic codes like 212 and 310. In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a ...
Detroit Free Press

Metro Detroit's phone network could get a new area code as soon as next month

Metro Detroit's iconic 313 telephone area code will soon run out of possible phone numbers, and 679 will be a new local area code as soon as next month. This means when there are no more new phone ...
WXYZ

10-digit dialing to be required as Detroit's 313 area code gets company from 679

Starting October 7, customers within the 313 area code will be required to dial 10 digits for all local calls. The change comes as preparation for the introduction of a new 679 area code. The 313 area ...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

The 406 area code is running out of room, but a new strategy is likely to extend its life

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. The looming threat of a second area code in Montana reared its controversial head again at ...
Baseball America

2025 Area Code Games: 20 Hitting Prospects To Know

Each year the Area Code Games assembles some of the best high school players from around the country for a week-long showcase that’s one of the highlights of the amateur scouting calendar. MLB scouts ...
WFTV

10 of the most prestigious area codes in America: Where three digits signal status

In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a way to connect — it’s a reflection of where you come from, who you are, and sometimes, what you’ve achieved. Certain area codes have become ...