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Area Code 214: Comprehensive Guide to Coverage and Regulations

Info: Area code 214 is a key component of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), primarily serving the Dallas, Texas region and its surrounding areas.

Overview of Area Code 214

Basic Technical Specifications

  • NPA Code: 214
  • Type: Overlay
  • Implementation Date: 1947
  • State: Texas

Geographic Coverage

Area code 214 serves the vibrant Dallas, Texas region, encompassing several major cities and towns.

Major Cities Served

  • Allen: 33.10317, -96.67055
  • Arlington: 32.73569, -97.10807
  • Carrollton: 32.95373, -96.89028
  • Cedar Hill: 32.58847, -96.95612
  • Coppell: 32.95457, -97.01501
  • Dallas: 32.78306, -96.80667
  • DeSoto: 32.58986, -96.85695
  • Duncanville: 32.6518, -96.90834
  • Farmers Branch: 32.92651, -96.89612
  • Flower Mound: 33.01457, -97.09696
  • Frisco: 33.15067, -96.82361
  • Garland: 32.91262, -96.63888
  • Grand Prairie: 32.74596, -96.99778
  • Irving: 32.81402, -96.94889
  • Lancaster: 32.59208, -96.75611
  • Lewisville: 33.04623, -96.99417
  • McKinney: 33.19762, -96.61527
  • Mesquite: 32.7668, -96.59916
  • Plano: 33.01984, -96.69889
  • Richardson: 32.94818, -96.72972
  • Rowlett: 32.9029, -96.56388
  • The Colony: 33.08901, -96.88639
  • University Park: 32.85013, -96.80028
  • Waxahachie: 32.38653, -96.84833

Numbering and Utilization

  • Total Numbers Available: 7,920,000
  • Utilization Rate: 75%
  • Exhaust Projection: 2032

Network Infrastructure

Major Carriers

  • AT&T: 40%
  • Verizon: 30%
  • T-Mobile: 20%
  • Sprint: 10%

Services Offered

  • Landline
  • Wireless
  • VoIP

Regulatory Framework

Historical Milestones

  • 1947: Area code 214 was among the original area codes established under the NANP.
  • 1954: Tarrant County split to form area code 817.
  • 1990: Eastern portion split to form area code 903.
  • 1996: Further split to form area code 972.
  • 1999: Introduction of area code 469 in an overlay plan.
  • 2021: Area code 945 introduced as an additional overlay.

Conclusion

Area code 214 remains a crucial part of the telecommunications landscape in Dallas, Texas. With its extensive network infrastructure and regulatory oversight, it supports the region's growing population and technological needs. For more information, visit the North American Numbering Plan Administration website.