The 865 area code is one of several jurisdictions across 37 states that will begin to transition to 10-digit dialing from seven-digit dialing for local calls on April 24.

Everyone with a 559 area code will have to dial differently on all calls, even those in the same area. Here’s how to make sure your call goes through.

Mandatory 10-digit dialing for local calls is necessary to allow a new three-digit number to be used to reach a mental health crisis lifeline.

Local calls for Baton Rouge’s 225 area code will be unaffected, as will those in the 985 area code on the Northshore and Houma-Thibodaux area. Customers there can continue to use 7-digit dialing.

(WIVB) — If your home phone is still connected to the world by landline, starting later this year, you will need to dial the 716 area code for local calls. The change is to make way for a new ...

Central New York residents are getting a second area code, which will cover the same region served by area code 315. That means all calls will require 10-digit dialing.

So if the FCC didn’t require people with those area codes to use all 10 digits, someone could accidentally call the mental health line by making a local phone call.

Ten-digit dialing is coming to the 209. Technically, it is 11-digit dialing. Beginning Oct. 24, a 1 followed by the area code will be required to place local phone calls.

Starting on Sunday, Oct. 24, all phone calls on the Peninsula -- even local ones -- will require the three-digit area code, the FCC announced.