Area Code 262: Comprehensive Guide to Technical Specifications and Geographic Coverage
Area code 262 covers southeastern Wisconsin, including suburbs of Milwaukee and Chicago. Established on September 25, 1999, it was split from area code 414.
Technical Specifications
- NPA Code: 262
- Type: Single
- Implementation Date: September 25, 1999
- State: Wisconsin
Geographic Coverage
- Coordinates: 43.000°N, 88.250°W
- Area Served: Southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Chicago suburbs
Major Cities
- Brookfield, WI: 43.06057, -88.10648
- Caledonia, WI: 42.8078, -87.92425
- Kenosha, WI: 42.58474, -87.82119
- Menomonee Falls, WI: 43.1789, -88.11731
- Mequon, WI: 43.2364, -87.98453
- Muskego, WI: 42.90585, -88.13898
- New Berlin, WI: 42.9764, -88.10842
- Racine, WI: 42.72613, -87.78285
- Waukesha, WI: 43.01168, -88.23148
- West Bend, WI: 43.42528, -88.18343
Numbering Statistics
- Total Numbers Available: Not specified
- Utilization Rate: Not specified
- Exhaust Projection: Projected to last over 30 years as of 2019
Network Infrastructure
Major Carriers
- Information not specified
Available Services
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Framework
- Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021
- NANPA Regulations: Compliance with the North American Numbering Plan and FCC regulations
Historical Milestones
- 1997: Area code 920 created from area code 414 for Green Bay and Fox River Valley
- September 25, 1999: Area code 262 established from area code 414
- 2021: Transition to ten-digit dialing following the designation of 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Conclusion
Area code 262 is crucial for telecommunications in southeastern Wisconsin, serving key suburbs of Milwaukee and Chicago. Since its inception in 1999, it has adapted to regulatory changes and continues to provide diverse telecommunications services.
For further details, visit the official Wikipedia page on Area Code 262.