Verizon - Residential Checklist


	Area Code Information \ Recent and Upcoming Changes \ Preparing for a Change Residential Checklist

Follow these steps to prepare for a new area code at home. You may want to bookmark or print this page for future reference.

Step 1. Reprogram your equipment and services at home to include the new area code:

•	All speed dialing lists on all your outgoing lines (including extensions, cellular or mobile and fax machines)

•	Computer modems

•	Call Forwarding (including Ultra Forward, Select Forward)

•	Voice Mail or Messaging Systems (including Answer Call, Voice Mail Service, Pager Notification, Special Delivery, Mini Message Boards, Premium Message Boards, T-Mail Group Lists)

•	Call Block

•	Priority Call

•	Special Delivery Service on Answer Call

•	Security or alarm systems

Step 2. Check with your service providers to make sure that the following equipment can handle any new area codes, including:

•	ISDN equipment

•	Home Security System

Step 3. Give your new area code to all the people you deal with, including:

•	Relatives and friends

•	Service and childcare providers

•	Coworkers and business associates

Step 4. Designate your new area code on anything you print, including:

•	Checks

•	Stationery

•	Insurance policies and legal documents

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