Running Out of Phone Numbers

I just got this from Craig Hammerman, District Manager of Community Board 6:

"The 718 and 347 area codes, covering the boroughs of Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, are running out of assignable telephone numbers, according to the Federal Communications Commission's North American Numbering Plan. Each telephone line is assigned a ten-digit number made up of a three-digit area code, a three-digit central office code and a four-digit station number (e.g. 315-NXX-1234) and the available central office codes for this geographic area is expected to be depleted by 2011.

On May 8, 2009, the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice Inviting Comments on the Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff's 718/347 Area Code "Relief Plan" The Plan, also referred to as Staff's Options Paper, includes two proposed relief options involving "overlays" which would superimpose a new area code on the present 718/347 region."

The PSC is seeking comment and opinions from the public on which option to pursue. Comments may be submitted in writing, or electronically via their website.

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