Area Code Updates
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission of Oregon (OPUC) has approved the addition of the 458 area code to the geographic region served by 541 - this is called an Area Code overlay. Because of the addition of the 458 area code, all customers within the 541/458 geography will need to dial the correct area code followed by the 7-digit telephone number when dialing a 541 or 458 number.
To complete local calls, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial the full 10-digit telephone number. This means that all calls in the 541 area code that are currently dialed with 7-digits will need to be dialed using the area code + 7-digit telephone number. Additionally, local calls from some Oregon communities that border the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington will need to be dialed with the appropriate area code. However, long distance calls will remain the same. Callers need to dial 1 + area code + 7-digit telephone number whenever placing a long distance call from the 541 or 458 area code.
Key dates are outlined below:
Effective July 12, 2009, you should begin using the new dialing procedure whenever you place local calls from the 541 area code. If you forget and use the old dialing procedure of dialing just 7-digits, your call will still be completed.
Beginning January 10, 2010, you must use the new dialing procedure for all local calls. After this date, if you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will provide instructions on how to redial your call.
Beginning February 10, 2010, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 458 area code.
For more information regarding the OR 541/458 Overlay please visit the OPUC website at http://www.puc.state.or.us/PUC/541_Area_Code.shtml 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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