DETROIT – The state of Michigan is running out of 313 area codes and may be adding 679 into the mix in the Detroit area by late 2025. But why 679? Who decided on that code? Local 4 sat down with an ...

Explore why Chicago’s area code remains a status symbol — and how it compares to other prestigious U.S. area codes like 212, ...

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On August 18, Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) posted a bulletin reminding residents that the next-to-last stage of area code overlay for the 318 area code region ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Like it or not, there is a new area code in Palm Beach County. The new 728 area code made its debut Friday, sharing Palm Beach County with its traditional 561 prefix. So why is ...

— With available numbers for the 850 area code expected to run out in March 2022, an additional area code is being pushed for the entire Northwest Florida region. Florida Public Service Commission ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials estimate that the 716 area code will run out of phone numbers soon, so Western New York is getting a new area code. Any changes have to be approved by the state, and ...

Just when some of us in Miami-Dade and the Keys have gotten used to the 786 area code 25 years after its inception — except for Mr. 305, of course — comes a new area code to train our fingers to ...

PHOENIX - Hundreds of people are moving to Maricopa County per day and as a result, changes will be coming to how area codes are distributed to mobile phones. Doug Clark, Executive Director with the ...

POMONA, Calif. (KABC) -- A new area code could soon be added to cities served by the 909. That has local businesses worried about what that means for their existing numbers and advertising. Today the ...