Area code 334

Area code 334 is a NANPA area code in the state of Alabama. It was created on January 15, 1995 as a split from area code 205[1] The 334 area code was one of the first two area codes not to take the N1X or N0X form (i.e., the middle digit is neither 0 nor 1) in the North American Numbering Plan, along with Washington area code 360, which began service on the same day.[2] In order to allow people time to reprogram electronics such as computers and fax machines, use of the 205 area code continued in the 334 areas through May 13, 1995.[1]

It covers central Alabama including the Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Dothan metropolitan areas. The original territory for 334 included the southern half of Alabama. Area code 251 was subsequently split from 334 in 2001 for southwest Alabama, including Mobile.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b Diel, Stan (December 15, 1994). "Ma Bell gives time to adjust to new code". The Birmingham News: pp. B1. 
  2. ^ Van, Jon (April 25, 1994). "Area-code explosion rings up new cost". Chicago Tribune: p. B1. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/24156343.html?dids=24156343:24156343&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+25%2C+1994&author=Jon+Van%2C+Tribune+Staff+Writer.&pub=Chicago+Tribune+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=AREA-CODE+EXPLOSION+RINGS+UP+NEW+COST&pqatl=google. 
  3. ^ Lowry, Bob (March 4, 2009). "Flex your fingers for 10-digit dialing in 2010". The Huntsville Times. http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/local.ssf?/base/news/123616178931610.xml&coll=1. 

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Alabama area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 938
North: 205, 256/938
West: 205, 251 334 East: 706/762, 229
South: 251, 850
Georgia area codes: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912
Florida area codes: 239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 561, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954