Yahoo

Have a 540 area code? Changes coming to phone number dialing as new area code added

If you have a 540 area code, you’ll have to dial three more digits to make a local call starting this Saturday. According to Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC), it will be mandatory as of ...
WRIC

Roll out the red carpet for “826”; Area code “540” phone numbers run out in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 540 area code will soon be put to rest. According to the State Corporation Commission, in the second quarter of 2022, there will be no new numbers using the 540 area code ...
Augusta Free Press

Mandatory 10-digit dialing begins May 14 for new 540/826 overlay area code

Mandatory 10-digit dialing (3-digit area code + the 7-digit telephone number) begins May 14 for Virginians living in the 540 area code region. Local calls made with just seven digits will not be ...
WAVY-TV

Roll out the red carpet for ‘826’; Area code ‘540’ phone numbers run out in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 540 area code will soon be put to rest. According to the State Corporation Commission, in the second quarter of 2022, there will be no new numbers using the 540 area code ...
WDBJ

Mandatory 10-digit dialing underway for new 540/826 overlay area code

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents living in the 540 area code have to do 10-digit dialing as of May 14. Local calls made with just seven digits will not be connected, according to the SCC. This is the ...