Saturday is the day that 10-digit dialing begins in what has been the 717 area code. The change is required as a result of a new "overlay" area code -- 223 -- being activated in the 717 service area.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Mandatory 10-digit dialing will begin later this year in 16 counties in south-central Pennsylvania that are getting a new area code to overlay the existing 717 area code. The ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The days of seven-digit dialing are coming to an end in the 717 area code. A new 223 area code is being added Saturday to the area covered by the 717 area code. The Public ...

Starting today, those living in the 717 area code must use 10 digits to make a phone call. They must dial 717 before the seven-digit number. Callers using only a seven-digit number will get a ...

It's about to take a little longer for people in Pennsylvania's 717 area code to make phone calls. The state Public Utility Commission said Tuesday that, starting August 26, callers will have to use ...

HARRISBURG (AP) — Mandatory 10-digit dialing will begin later this year in 16 counties in south-central Pennsylvania that are getting a new area code to overlay the existing 717 area code. The ...

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has voted to delay changes to the 16-county region currently using the 717 area code while it gathers input on how to go about it. Utility commissioners ...

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Before 10-digit dialing starts in the 717 area code on Saturday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents and businesses across central and southeastern Pennsylvania to be ...

Dialing a call to your neighbor will be three digits longer come next month. The state Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding residents and businesses with phone numbers within the 717 area code ...

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - It’s about to take a little longer for people in the 717 area code in central Pennsylvania to make phone calls. The state Public Utility Commission said Tuesday that on Aug. 26, ...