MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Public Service Commission is deciding on a new area code for parts of north and east Alabama covered by the 256 area code. That's because the 256 area code is expected to run ...

MONTGOMERY, AL - By June 2010, residents of North Alabama's 256 area code will have to begin 10-digit dialing, even to call the neighbors. The Alabama Public Service Commission approved the dialing ...

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Public Service Commission is reminding residents in the 256 area code in north and east Alabama that the area code and seven-digit phone number must be dialed starting June 5.

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MONTGOMERY — By the summer of 2011, residents in telephone area code 256 may have to dial 10 digits when they make a local call, even if the number is to the house next door.