What can businesses do to prepare, if the CPUC decides to implement an area code overlay?
• Notify alarm service providers of the appropriate area code + telephone number(s) so alarm service records and equipment can be updated as needed. • Ensure security door and gate systems are reprogrammed to dial “1” + area code + telephone number. • Reprogram any call-forwarding, automatic-dial or speed-dial features to dial “1” + area code + telephone number. • Test telephone equipment to determine if it can dial and receive “1” + area code + telephone number. Questions regarding changes in telephone equipment should be directed to telephone equipment vendors. • Update items like stationery, checks, business cards, advertisements, promotional items, brochures, internet web pages, catalogs etc., to include your area code + telephone number. • Teach employees, coworkers, customers etc., to dial the area code + telephone number for all calls. • Provide your area code + telephone number, not just the telephone number. 19. Who is responsible for costs incurred to update customer phone eq
