447 area code finally ready after 15 years
The long-awaited 447 area code will finally come to central Illinois after 15 years of number pooling and delays.
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The long-awaited 447 area code will finally come to central Illinois after 15 years of number pooling and delays.
After 15 long years of delays, the long-awaited 447 area code is finally ready to overlay the long-standing 217 code.
Area code change to dial in soon Rochelle Eiselt, rochelle.eiselt@myjournalcourier.com FacebookTwitterEmail Getty ImagesGetty Images The introduction of the new 447 area code is set to happen soon, meaning all 10 digits of a phone number will be required to make a local call. The change takes effect Feb. 27. “After Feb. 27, callers will have to dial the full area code plus phone number to reach the number they’re calling,” said George Light, engineering analyst with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The 447 area code then will start showing up about 30 days later, Light said. With the ...