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General Background Information:

• Telephone Number Basics
• Why are we running out of numbers?
• Why do we need new area codes?

The Relief Planning Process:

• What is the planning process to establish a new area code?
• Who decides how to implement a new area code?
• What are the methods used to provide area code relief?

Geographic Splits:

• What is a geographic split?
• How is a new area code introduced in a geographic split?
• How will an area code split impact my home and business service?

Overlays:

• What is an overlay?
• Why must an overlay apply to all services?
• Why is it necessary to dial the area code and the 7-digit telephone number (10 digits) for local calls with an overlay?
• How is a new area code introduced in an overlay?
• How will an overlay and 10-digit dialing impact my home and business telephone service?

Miscellaneous:

• What are the key differences between a geographic split and an overlay?
• Will the cost of my calls change because of a new area code?
• How does a new area code affect other telecommunications services?
• Why not assign a new area code to just fax or wireless services?
• Why not add a digit or two to the telephone number instead of adding area codes?
• What is the official source of area code information?
• When will Wisconsin’s area codes need relief?

715 Area Code Relief:

• What area code relief options were examined for the 715 area code?
• Were there public hearings to discuss the proposed relief options for the 715 area code?
• What will the new area code be in the 715 area?
• When was the 534 area code implemented in the 715 area?

920 Area Code Relief:

• What area code relief options were examined for the 920 area code?
• Were there public hearings to discuss the proposed relief options for the 920 area code?
• What will the new area code be in the 920 area?
• When will the 274 area code be implemented in the 920 area?

Questions or Comments:

• Whom should I contact with questions and comments?