Ten digit dialing becomes mandatory on Saturday

The new 380 area code is set to overlap with the 614 area code this weekend, which means that Columbus residents will have to dial all ten digits of a phone number to successfully complete a call.

Yet another sign of growth for the capital city: an area code grown so large that we’re running out of phone numbers.

While this isn’t a huge issue in the age of contact lists, it does mean that people requesting new phone numbers might be assigned to the 380 area code. But don’t worry, your existing phone number won’t change.

That is to say, having a 614 area code will net you some serious hipster cred.

It’s worth noting that you can still dial 911 using only three digits, and you won’t be charged extra for making local calls.

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