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 a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to use the new dialing procedure.

Equipment Changes

Some examples are:

  • Alarm and security systems or gates
  • Call forwarding settings
  • Fax machines
  • Internet dial-up numbers
  • Life safety systems or medical devices
  • Mobile phone contact lists
  • Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs)
  • Speed dialers
  • Voicemail services and similar functions

Update Personal Information

Be sure to check your website, business checks, contact information, and your personal or pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included.

Show All Answers

1. What is an area code overlay?
2. Who will be affected?
3. What will be the new dialing procedure?
4. When will the change begin?
5. What will you need to do?
6. What will remain the same?
7. Who may you contact with questions?