A significant change is on the horizon for phone users in Central and Southeast Alabama. Starting Jan. 23, residents with a 334 area code will need to dial 10 digits for local calls.
This adjustment is part of a plan to introduce a new 483 area code overlay, set to launch on Feb. 23. The Alabama Public Service Commission stated that the overlay aims to accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers, as the 334 area code is expected to run out of available numbers by late 2026…