Central Wisconsin to get new area code
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Central Wisconsin is getting a new area code.
The 715 area code is running out of phone numbers because of cell phones, fax machines, and other lines.
So in 2010 new phone numbers will have the 534 exchange. The change will start to be phased in for November.
The new system will cover the same geographic area. Current customers will keep 715.
In the Green Bay area, 920 is also running out of numbers. They will begin using 274 in the spring of 2012.
Wisconsin Public Service Commission decided on the new area codes last year because of the dwindling supply of numbers in the wireless world.
Sep 8, 2009 at 8:08 a.m.
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TFF indeed! But 4 digits make SO much more sense. Is like going from IPv4 to IPv6 for the internet, you're BOUND to run outta numbers! But at least it isn't as geographically discriminating or as called upon by humans. HEY why not go PHONEtic? "My number is homersimpson*com" :))
Sep 4, 2009 at 11:35 p.m.
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It's got to be Bush's fault!
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:37 p.m.
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Homer-
We should put up a wall to separate the city and hire the Who, or at least a Who cover band, to rock the old area code. That'd be the thing to do.
Sep 4, 2009 at 4:52 p.m.
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Wonder why....
Sep 4, 2009 at 4:28 p.m.
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I always thought we could stave off the proliferation of area codes by making all exchanges four digits instead of three, but nobody listened to me.
Sep 4, 2009 at 12:42 p.m.
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Do'h, it's happening all over again, just like in Springfield. Why do the rich people get to keep the old code? Why didn't anybody tell us in advance? Will I ever find a place to live in peace??? Do'h (again)
Sep 4, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
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Or IRDC charge, like ATM machine.
Sep 4, 2009 at 10:28 a.m.
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This will probably be an additional charge. Intralocal Renumeration Dispension Charge.
Sep 4, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
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see the $.75 increase on our phone ill is paying off...lol
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:46 a.m.
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LOL
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:43 a.m.
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Beef,
TFF!
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.
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How horrible! My thoughts and prayer go out to the old area codes.
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