Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Becomes Effective on October 24, 2021 (Verizon)

https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/homephone/area-international-info/ten-digit-dialing

by TheJoeMan • 5 years ago

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TheJoeMan• 5 years ago

It seems that in order to implement the FCC’s orders to turn 988 into a shortcode for the Suicide Hotline, millions of Americans/Verizon customers now have to type the area codes for local calls, as well as teach their small children.

jsmith45• 5 years ago

There were plenty of areas that already required 10 digit dialing prior to this due to past area code overlay changes.

This list adds a bunch more areas.

I have to wonder how many places are left that still allow 7 digit dialing?

On a cell phone, I've legitimately never even tried to use 7 digit dialing, as it has always seemed too risky, as it might do the wrong thing if connected to an unexpected cell tower near an area code boundary.

kbelder• 5 years ago

It's been necessary where I live (Oregon) for more than a decade. I assumed it was that way everywhere already.

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Becomes Effective on October 24, 2021 (Verizon)

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