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
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. The order requir…
