Area Code 234: Comprehensive Guide to Technical and Geographic Details
Area code 234 is an overlay code for the northeast Ohio region, serving cities like Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.
Overview of Area Code 234
Area code 234 serves as an overlay for the northeastern part of Ohio, ensuring adequate numbering resources for cities such as Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. This code was implemented on October 30, 2000, to accommodate the growing demand for telephone numbers in the region.
Technical Specifications
- NPA Code: 234
- Type: Overlay
- Implementation Date: October 30, 2000
- State: Ohio
Geographic Coverage
Area code 234 covers several key cities in northeast Ohio, each with unique geographic coordinates:
| City | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 41.08144 | -81.51901 |
| Alliance | 40.91534 | -81.10593 |
| Austintown | 41.10172 | -80.76452 |
| Barberton | 41.01283 | -81.60512 |
| Boardman | 41.02423 | -80.66285 |
| Brunswick | 41.23811 | -81.8418 |
| North Canton | 40.87589 | -81.40234 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 41.13394 | -81.48456 |
| Green | 40.94589 | -81.48317 |
| Hudson | 41.24006 | -81.44067 |
| Kent | 41.15367 | -81.35789 |
| Massillon | 40.79672 | -81.52151 |
| Medina | 41.13839 | -81.86375 |
| Niles | 41.18284 | -80.76536 |
| Stow | 41.1595 | -81.44039 |
| Warren | 41.23756 | -80.81842 |
| Wooster | 40.80517 | -81.93646 |
| Youngstown | 41.09978 | -80.64952 |
Numbering and Utilization
While specific data on the total numbers available and utilization rates for area code 234 are not specified, it is part of a strategic overlay plan to ensure sufficient numbering resources.
Network Infrastructure
Area code 234 supports a variety of services, including:
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Framework
- Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Ten-digit dialing is mandatory since October 1, 2000.
- Overlay Plan: Area code 234 is part of an overlay plan with area code 330.
Historical Context
- March 9, 1996: Area code 330 was established in a split from area code 216.
- October 30, 2000: Area code 234 was implemented as an overlay for area code 330.
- October 1, 2000: Ten-digit dialing became mandatory.
Conclusion
Area code 234 plays a vital role in the telecommunications landscape of northeast Ohio, ensuring that cities like Akron, Canton, and Youngstown have the necessary numbering resources to support their growth. Managed under the oversight of NANPA, this area code requires ten-digit dialing for all local calls.
For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.