The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits

Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are assigned

Katherine Brown, Data Work By Emma Rubin

Posted 7/22/24

Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are assigned

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The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits

Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are assigned

Dr. Robert Prosser

West Tennessee Public Utility District

Hometown Health Clinic

REAL ID Required to Fly, Enter Certain Federal Facilities

The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits

Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are assigned

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Dr. Robert Prosser

West Tennessee Public Utility District

Hometown Health Clinic

REAL ID Required to Fly, Enter Certain Federal Facilities