A phone number communicates a lot. Practically speaking, it reveals where you can be reached, and the area of the country you're calling from. But if you dig a little deeper, an area code contains ...

Nov. 10 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1775, the United States Marine Corps, then known as the Continental Marines, was formed by order of the Second Continental Congress. In 1871, journalist ...

The 207 area code in Maine will remain intact until at least 2050, giving locals peace of mind about their phone numbers for ...

A new forecast extended the clock on Maine's single area code five more years than what was projected in April.

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diegans now have to dial 10 digits for all calls - even local calls. As of Saturday, May 19, callers with area codes 619 and 858 have to enter the area code for all calls.

The addition of the 480 and 623 area codes in 1999 caused some initial confusion. The 520 area code was designated for areas outside Maricopa County in 1995. The 520 was split to add a 928 area code ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The deadline is Sunday to ...

Big changes to making phone calls in D.C. are about to go into effect. Phone numbers with the District’s new 771 area code will be issued starting next month, and using the area code while dialing ...

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 ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The 207 area code won't be hanging up any time soon. It's expected to be around for another 25 years. The Maine Public Utilities Commission says 207 numbers are expected to be ...