Some area codes will have mandatory 10-digit dialing

Starting April 24, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 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 threedigit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifel...

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