What is a geographic split?
A geographic split essentially draws a line through an existing area code and assigns a new area code to customers on one side of the line. The other side of the line would retain their existing area code. This requires many customers to change their telephone numbers and distribute the new number to all of their contacts. Businesses will have to reprint stationery, business cards, brochures, checks and other printed materials. Residential consumers will need to alert their friends, family and businesses they use to let them know the new area code.
