The second area code for Central New York was announced back in July of 2015 and will start being used in February 2017.

The 315 and 680 area code includes 18 counties in Central and Northern New York. Beginning February 11, 2017, ten digit dialing is required even for local calls. On March 11, 2017, the area code of 680 will go into service for new phone numbers.

You must add 315 to your contacts so your calls can be completed. Don't forget to update your security system and anything else that requires the use of your phone number.

The mandatory 10 digit dialing will not affect 911 calls or current calling rates.

The North American Numbering Plan Administration which assigns area codes and phone numbers to telecommunications carriers chose the number after they determined the 315 area code could be exhausted by early 2017.


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