When will the Nebraska 402 / 531 Area Code Overlay change begin?
Starting on June 26, 2010, all customers with a 402 area code should begin dialing the area code for ALL calls. There will be a grace period, so if you forget and dial just seven-digits during the grace period, your call will still be completed. Beginning February 26, 2011, all customers with a 402 area code must use the new dialing procedure for ALL calls. On or after this date, if you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again. Beginning March 26, 2011, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the 531 area code. All customers with a 531 area code must dial the area code + seven-digit telephone number on all calls or the call will not be completed.
