In 1944, NYNEX implemented a policy requiring Rhode Islanders to dial the familiar 401 area code to make in-state toll calls.

Kentucky's 502 area code is expected to run out of numbers by the third quarter of 2027. The Public Service Commission is considering either an overlay or a geographic split to address the shortage.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PROVIDENCE – So, how long has Rhode Island had its ubiquitous 401 area code? The answer is since January 1947. It was one of the ...

Southeastern Georgia will add the 565 area code, overlaying the existing 912 area code. Current 912 area code users will retain their numbers; new users will eventually be assigned the 565 code. The ...

What is 513 Day? 513 Day is an unofficial holiday in Cincinnati, as May, the fifth month of the year, combined with the 13th ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People in Tulare County will have to dial four more numbers when they make local calls. Starting Feb. 26, everyone with a 559 area ...

Alberta may need a new area code sooner than expected, as the booming economy attracts more people and the demand for service rises, a Telus spokesman says. The Canadian Numbering Administration, ...