Amarillo residents soon having to dial (806) area code before making calls
Here’s when it will go into effect and why it is happening.
VIDEO: Amarillo residents soon having to dial (806) area code before making calls By Taylor Mitchell | May 11, 2021 at 9:04 PM CDT - Updated May 11 at 10:15 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo residents will soon be required to dial 10-digits instead of 7-digits when making local calls.
Starting October 24, people will have to dial the (806) area code followed by the phone number.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new 3-digit number that will be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.