For a REALLY long time Utah only had 1 area code (801). A few years back we were introduced to the (435) area code. Now we are getting another one (385). Details are still a little sketchy. I'm not sure if new numbers in the Salt Lake County will be getting the new area code or if it's only for other counties. I've found quite a few stories about the new area code and each one is different.
** On KSL. com they say that only Utah, Davis, Morgan and Millard Counties will get the new area code, Salt Lake County will stay the same and the rest of Utah will still have the (435).
** But then I read in the Salt Lake Tribune that five counties along the Wasatch Front will recieve the new area code for new numbers. The 385 area code will still be a local number we will just have to dial 10 numbers instead of 7. And it looks like the 801 area code will be done by June of 2008.
** Last night I read another story that said the 385 area code would be statewide. And we wouldn't be able to know where the person was calling from based on the area code.
Don't you just love how each story has a little bit of the fact but just different enough to confuse the hell out of the readers? And I'm sure there are a lot of states with multiple area codes in one city. But this is Utah and it's crazy to see it growing so quickly that within 10 years we've had to have two new area codes. It's going to be hard to remember to dial all 10 numbers soon instead of just the 7. Good thing I don't remember any numbers I just have them programmed into my phone.
Oh and Happy Friday the 13th. Hopefully your day is uneventful.
Tonight I'm going to see Harry Potter with my family! I'm so excited. I heart Harry Potter!
Friday, July 13, 2007
10 is the new 7
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Ugh. We went through that in MA and now you actually have to dial the area code even if you are calling across the street. It's not a long distance call and mostly a pain in the ass.
Let me know what you think about Harry! I am excited to get feedback from other people since I am obsessed and a bit biased.
We have 3 area codes in the metro Phoenix area (we had one when I moved here in '98). It was a pain at first, but now dialing the zip first is automatic ... and it does help one to know the part of town a call is coming from (as long as it's a land line).
How was Harry Potter??
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