How will a new area code affect my home telephone service?
A. If you will have a new area code, notify the people who call you. Make plans to change your area code on things such as personal stationery and checks before the mandatory dialing date. Also, be sure to reprogram any automatic-dial, call-forwarding or speed-dial numbers. Future editions of your local telephone directory should reflect the new area code. Individual customers are responsible for any changes to listings appearing in other directories. As a direct result of some new area codes being added, 10-digit dialing may become necessary for local phone calls in select areas. Customers affected by this dialing change will be notified by their local telephone provider. If Qwest is your provider and you experience difficulty calling a new area code after the transition dialing start date, call Qwest Repair to report the problem. Resident 1 800-573-1311 Business 1 800-954-1211 Note: Some customers may choose not to reprogram their equipment to accept the new area code(s) until just b
