New Area Code

Well, this isn't exactly library-related, but it is pretty important information that I thought we'd pass along.

Effective July 17, 2010, we're all going to have to dial both the area code and number (ten digit dialing) to reach people living in Northern Wisconsin. Those of us who have to get new phone numbers will be getting the area code 534, which will pretty much exist in the same region that 715 does now. It's called "area code relief".

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has some more information on this. Try this site for more information.