New 10-digit dialing procedure will be mandatory for local calls in some Texas areas, starting October 25

New 10-digit dialing procedure will be mandatory for local calls in some Texas areas, starting October 25

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Callers in 806 area code will be affected by change

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AUSTIN—Starting on Monday, Oct. 25, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915, and 940 area codes must dial 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls. On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order (FCC 20-100) approving 988 as the three-digit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. ...

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