215, 267, 445, 484, and 610. And soon to 835.
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There’s a new area code coming to southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is alerting residents and businesses that the 835 area code will soon be activated and in use.
The new 835 area code will be used in the same geographic region as the existing 610 and 484 area codes. The new area code will cover parts of Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.
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The earliest date that 835 numbers can be placed into service is September 2.
With 10-digit dialing already common in the area, the eventual inclusion of the new 835 area code will not require any changes in the way area people and businesses dial phone calls — save for the usage of the new area code when necessary.
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission provided tips to prepare for the start of the new 835 area code:
- Check devices to verify that area codes are included with all stored numbers.
- Continue to program/save/store phone numbers to all devices using the full 10-digit telephone number.
- Verify that all services and equipment – such as automatic dialers, life-safety & medical alert systems, alarm/security systems and security gates, call-forwarding settings, and voicemail services – recognize the new area code as a valid phone number.
A test number is now available for individuals interested in evaluating their gadgets to see if they will work with the new 835 area code: 835-990-TEST (8378). The test call will end with a recorded announcement indicating that it was successful.
The new area code came about because there was a limited supply of remaining numbers with previous area codes.
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