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North American area codes can't start with the digit '1' because of numbering conflicts.
For example, in places like Atlanta and Dallas, you must dial the area code and number without the prefix '1' for all local calls (e.g., 404-555-0123). Also, for the benefit of people with rotary or pulse telephones, "star codes" can also be dialed by replacing the star with 11 (e.g., *70 for cancel call waiting can also be dialed as 1170).
If area code 170 existed and you dialed 11705550123, the telephone switch (in a non-overlay area) wouldn't know whether you were dialing 1170-555-0123 (a local number with call waiting turned off) or 1-170-555-0123 (a number in a different area code).
The 7-digit subscriber number cannot begin with '1' for similar reasons.
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Where in North America is area code 143?
Area codes cannot start with a 0 or 1 in the North American Numbering Plan.
When did Mo start using area codes?
The North American area code system started in 1947. Missouri originally had just two area codes, 816 for the western half and 314 for the eastern half.
Where in North America is area code 071?
There is no area code 071 in North America. North American area codes never begin with zero.
Where is area code 178?
Area codes cannot start with a 1 or 0 in the North American Numbering Plan.
Where is area 121?
Area code +44 121 is Birmingham, England, United Kingdom There is no North American (US, Canada, etc.) area code +1 121; North American area codes never begin with 1. There are several +1 21X area codes, all in the US.
Where in North America is area code 139?
There is no area code 139 in North America (USA, Canada, etc.). North American area codes cannot begin with 1.
What all area codes startes with 9 in North America?
There are several dozen area codes beginning with '9' in North America. See the list in the related links. It happens that, except for area codes 902 and 905 in Canada, all North American area codes beginning with '9' are in the United States. (as of 2012-05-29)
What is livonia's area code?
Livonia, Michigan, is in North American (country code +1) area codes 734, 248, and 947.
Do you need to dial a special number before calling a Caribbean country from North America?
Some Caribbean countries have North American area codes. Others have their own country codes. For example, Jamaica is North American area code +1 876, but Haiti is country code +509. See the related links for details.
How many area codes does North Dakota have?
North Dakota has two area codes: 701 and 605.
When was the area code 215 established?
The area code 215 is the North American telephone area code for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The area code 215 was one of the original area codes established in 1947.
Where are area codes in the 700 's?
In North America (USA, Canada, etc.), area codes are randomly distributed; in fact, in most cases the people who assign area code numbers deliberately avoid placing similar codes near one another. Thus, area code 757 is in Virginia, but area code 758 is the Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia. See the related link for a list of North American area codes beginning with 7.
