Dialing up memories: The year phone numbers became 7 digits
As Lexington celebrates its 250th birthday, we look at why, how and when the city switched phone numbers from five digits to seven.
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As 313 phone numbers run out, metro Detroit to transition to 10-digit dialing on Oct. 7
The 313 area code is running low on phone numbers. A new 679 area code may be assigned to new customers starting Nov. 7, after 313 numbers are exhausted. Starting Oct. 7, all local calls within ...