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As available numbers are running low for the 217 area code, beginning in March of 2021, a 447 area code will overlay in 36 Central Illinois counties. The Illinois Commerce Commission is recommending people start making calls using the complete 10 digit phone number- area code plus the 7 digit phone number. Beginning February 27, 2021, the ten-digit dialing will be mandatory. Calls made without the ten digits will receive a recorded message reminding them.
Phone numbers with the new 447 area code will start being assigned March 27, 2021. Something to note about the change:
Your current phone number, including the area code, will not change
Local calls require an area code and the seven-digit phone number.
Long-distance calls still require that a 1 be dialed first.
Calls to 911, 211, and 811 will not be affected by the change and will still only be three digits.
The price of calls will not change because of the overlay.
Source: SJR
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