New area code, who dis? The Big Apple is getting a new area code after a state board Thursday approved a long-gestating request by wireless companies for a fresh three-digit prefix to join existing… ...

Prefixes are starting to be assigned under the new 681 area code in West Virginia. The first prefix, 285, is being put to use now in Morgantown. John Manning, director of the North American ...

The 920 area code will soon start running short on new numbers to assign. Specifically, the 920 area code will not have enough prefixes or three-number combinations after the area code.

If you soon find yourself calling a phone number that begins with a 272 area code, it could be a local call. That’s because the three-digit prefixes in the 570 area code are now officially used up.

The call or message will not go through if you don’t add the area code prefix. Starting May 19, everyone will be required to enter the area code then the 7-digit number when making calls or ...