Area Code Updates
On September 20, 2007, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued
an Order that adopted an all-services Overlay plan for the 714 area code. With the
new dialing plan, all calls dialed within the 714 area code will need to be dialed
using a 1+10-digit pattern. Key dates are outlined below:
The Permissive Dialing Period for 1+10-digit dialing will begin on February
23, 2008
at 12:01AM. During the Permissive Dialing Period, all calls within the 714 area
code may still be dialed using 7 digits but subscribers are encouraged to dial 1+10
digits.
Mandatory Dialing will begin on August 23, 2008
. All calls within the 714 area code must be dialed as 1+10-digits. The 714/657
area code Relief Plan will not affect rates or local calling areas. No existing
numbers will change; all numbers will retain their current area code.
Starting September 23, 2008 , new telephone lines or services may be assigned
numbers with the new 657 area code. All calls dialed within the new 657 area code
will also need to be dialed using a 1+10-digit pattern. Activation of the new 657
area code will not result in any changes in Verizon rates or local calling areas.
For more information regarding the CA 714/657 Overlay please visit http://www.cpuc.ca.gov or contact your Verizon Service Representative
at 1-800-483-4000 for Residential Service or 1-800-483-5000 for Business Service.
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