November 5, 2009 :: Business, Community

New 872 Area Code Approved for 312, 773 Areas

Due to the increased demand for telephone numbers, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the addition of a new area code, 872, for the same geographic region as teh 312 and 773 area codes.  Everyone should now begin dialing all local calls using 1 + Area Code + 7-Digit Telephone Number.  Effective Saturday, November 7, 2009, all calls must be dialed using this new dialing procedure.

Other Potential Changes:

• In addition, preprogrammed 7-digit telephone numbers for all local telephone calls will need to be updated
• Check your website, business stationery, advertising materials, personal checks, contact information, and ID tags to ensure the 1+ area code is included.
• Security systems, autodialing machines, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and similar functions may need to be updated as well.

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this change, please call Comcast at (866) 594-1234.