This is a 3-digit number, preceding normal 7-digit telephone numbers, that are used by the telephone company to designate a geographic billing area in the US.
A number dialed before the desired telephone number that allows the subscriber who is outside a specific area to connect directly with the desired number.
Also known as a Numbering Plan Area (NPA). A three-digit code that identifies the local calling area.
A three digit code designating a "toll" center. The second digit is always a "1" or "0".
U.S. term synonymous with numbering plan area (NPA). A three-digit code designating a "toll" center not in the NPA of the calling party. The first digit is any number from 2 through 9.
a number usually of 3 digits assigned to a telephone area as in the United States and Canada
a numerical code that directs telephone calls to particular regions on a public switched network ( PSTN ), where they are further routed by the local network
a series of random digits assigned to a particular country, state or province, region, city, street, building, floor, room, telephone, or point in space
a three-digit code to signal the electronic routing equipment that the call is long distance
Three-digit numbering plan in North America which permits direct distance dialing.
Code specifying an area.→ Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP)
The three-digit code preceding a seven-digit telephone number. In the past, area codes represented unique geographic areas. However, with the implementation of "overlay" solutions to address the need for new phone numbers (see "Area Code Relief") a specific geographic area may now have more than one area code.
A three-digit number identifying geographic areas of the United States and Canada. It permits direct distance dialing on the telephone system. Also known as Numbering Plan Area (NPA).
A code for the area where a container is situated.
A dialing prefix for a region or city if dialing from outside that region or city. Example; Paris 01, Vienna 01, Berlin 030. ኮድ ከባቢ View
Also called NPA (NUMBERING PLAN AREA), a three-digit number that designates a geographic telephone area in North America. In the United States, it is normally within state boundaries. See also NANP (NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN).
A three-digit code designating a toll center that is not in the NPA of the calling party.
As part of the North American Numbering Plan, area codes designate a certain area within a state for geographical call routing. The official telecommunications term is NPA or Numbering Plan Area.
A three digit telephone number prefix assigned to a calling area.
