Area Code 254: Comprehensive Guide to Technical Details and Geographic Coverage
Note: Area code 254 is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), serving central Texas, including Waco, Temple, and Killeen. Established on May 25, 1997, it originated from a division of area code 817.
Technical Specifications
- NPA Code: 254
- Type: Single
- Implementation Date: May 25, 1997
- State: Texas
Geographic Coverage
Area code 254 encompasses a broad region in central Texas, notably covering the cities of Waco, Temple, and Killeen.
Major Cities
- Copperas Cove, Texas
Coordinates: 31.12406, -97.90308 - Fort Hood, Texas
Coordinates: 31.13489, -97.77561 - Killeen, Texas
Coordinates: 31.11712, -97.7278 - Temple, Texas
Coordinates: 31.09823, -97.34278 - Waco, Texas
Coordinates: 31.54933, -97.14667
Numbering Statistics
- Total Numbers Available: [Data Not Provided]
- Utilization Rate: [Data Not Provided]
- Exhaust Projection: [Data Not Provided]
Network Infrastructure
Major Carriers
[List of major carriers with market share percentages]
Services
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Framework
- Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Ten-digit dialing for all local calls
- NANPA Regulations: Transitioned to ten-digit dialing due to the assignment of 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number
Historical Milestones
- May 25, 1997: Area code 254 established from area code 817 split.
- October 24, 2021: Transition to ten-digit dialing for the introduction of 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
Conclusion
Area code 254 is integral to central Texas's telecommunications, serving key cities such as Waco, Temple, and Killeen. It has adapted to significant changes, including the shift to ten-digit dialing to support the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For more information, visit the North American Numbering Plan Administrator.