814 Area Code Changes

With the 814 area code running low on phone numbers, the Federal Communications Commission requires the state to implement a relief plan. Starting this Saturday, Oct. 3, residents in the 814 region will be encouraged to voluntarily use 10-digit dialing (area code plus seven-digit telephone number).

During this “permissive 10-digit dialing period,” if customers forget and dial just seven digits, their calls still will be completed. Starting April 3, 2021, all calls made within the 814 area code MUST be placed using the area code plus the seven-digit telephone number.

Beginning May 1, 2021, or when all possible 814 telephone number combinations are exhausted, a new 582 area code will be assigned to customers requesting new phone numbers.

Here are some important points:
• Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change. 

• You will need to dial the area code + telephone number for all local calls.

• You will continue to dial 1 + area code + telephone number for all long-distance calls

• What is now a local call will remain a local call.

• The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.

• You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, 211, 311, 511 and 811.