Area code 483 to begin next year as 334 overlay for central/southeast Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Residents of the 334 area code will be joining the rest of the state in dialing 10 numbers to make phone calls when the new 483 area code overlay is implemented next year.

To get in practice, customers in the 334 area code region are encouraged to begin 10-digit dialing before the new area code overlay starts Feb. 23, 2026, the Alabama Public Service Commission announced today.

The permissive 10-digit dialing window will allow customers to become adjusted prior to  mandatory 10-digit dialing, which will take effect Jan. 23, the PSC said…

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