Area Code Required in city - Page 6

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

@CatsyCline wrote:
we don't need to use area code for in state calls.
988 is not a local exchange in our state

988 will be the nationwide number for the suicide hotline. It will be applicable in your state and mine too @CatsyCline .

A Negative Mind ~ Will give you a Negative Life

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@tototwo wrote:
Wonder if this is the norm elsewhere... as of Dec 1, we now have to dial our area code with the 7-digit phone number to place a local call. It's a pain! I had to change all the saved numbers in my phone's contact list. It's like calling long distance to dial someone across the street.

Is this happening all over the USA?

@tototwo

Wow ... that's suprising. We have had to use the local area codes when dialing for at least a decade now .... I thought every state required that. Guess not. Huh.

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

@Sage04 wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
I live in Metro Atlanta. We have had to do this for years now. So many years that I don't remember how many.

Edited..... I just looked it up. We've been using the full number since 1998.

@gidgetgh yea this has been going on forever.

You know what i didn't like. When I moved here to Georgia and someone was giving you their phone number, they would say 4 for (404) or 7 (for 770) and then the number. It was confusing for me for a while. Or instead of giving you street names when giving directions, they would give you land marks lol.

@Sage04 - turn left at the big chicken or turn right at the big chicken!

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

@gertrudecloset wrote:
@CatsyCline wrote:
we don't need to use area code for in state calls.
988 is not a local exchange in our state
988 will be the nationwide number for the suicide hotline. It will be applicable in your state and mine too @CatsyCline .

@gertrudecloset

There are 82 area codes in 35 states and one U.S. territory that currently use "988" as their local exchange and allow seven-digit dialing.

A local exchange, also known as a central office code, is the first three numbers of a seven-digit telephone number. To prepare for implementation of a quick way to dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – using only "988" to connect callers to the Lifeline – these area codes must transition to ten-digit dialing for all calls, including local calls.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

I can't even remember when we didn't have to put in the area code. I do automatically without thinking about it. I assumed all states did it. New Mexico population must be growing. I was there 2 years ago visiting my sister. I didn't use my cell phone while I was in state. Otherwise I would have noticed! My sister did all the phone calling.

KatieB · ‎03-10-2010

@meallen616 wrote:
We have been doing that for many, many years in New Jersey.

@meallen616 Love those snow people!

barrel racer · ‎03-13-2010

Yes, in Arizona

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

My city started requiring area codes on December 1st.

novamc1 · ‎07-02-2015

@gidgetgh

Your post is hilarious to me.

When I first moved here 5 years ago and didn't have a clue where things were, I kept getting told to get to the Big Chicken and go from there.

A landmark, indeed!!

Also a compass point, GPS substitute and road map, all rolled into one. Colonel Sanders and KFC should be proud.

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

@novamc1 wrote:
@gidgetgh

Your post is hilarious to me.

When I first moved here 5 years ago and didn't have a clue where things were, I kept getting told to get to the Big Chicken and go from there.

A landmark, indeed!!

Also a compass point, GPS substitute and road map, all rolled into one. Colonel Sanders and KFC should be proud.

@novamc1 - it's been said that pilots also use the Big Chicken in addition to all the fancy equipment they have.

I passed by our beloved Big Chicken just last week.