FRANKLIN, Ind. — Mandatory ten-digit dialing will begin in the 317 area code on October 15, 2016. Also, the new 463 area code will be established in the same geographical area.
Federal Communications Commission rules require ten-digit dialing when two area codes are in the same geographical area. The addition of the 463 area code will facilitate an adequate supply of numbers for the region.
Important things to remember:
- Existing numbers will not change.
- Telephone price structure will not change.
- The format of operator assisted calls will not change.
- Dialing procedures for three digit numbers, such as 911 or 211 will not change.
Residents and businesses are recommended to begin communicating their numbers as ten-digit numbers and reprogramming automatic dialing systems now.