Area Code 272: Comprehensive Technical Overview
Area code 272 is an overlay area code serving the northeastern quadrant of Pennsylvania, including major cities such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport.
Technical Specifications of Area Code 272
- NPA Code: 272
- Type: Overlay
- Implementation Date: March 28, 2013
- State: Pennsylvania
Geographic Coverage
Area code 272 covers a significant portion of northeastern Pennsylvania, providing services to a variety of cities and towns.
Major Cities Served
- Back Mountain: Coordinates 41.33591, -75.99631
- Hazleton: Coordinates 40.95842, -75.97465
- Scranton: Coordinates 41.40916, -75.6649
- Wilkes-Barre: Coordinates 41.24591, -75.88131
- Williamsport: Coordinates 41.24119, -77.00108
Numbering and Utilization Statistics
- Total Numbers Available: Not specified
- Utilization Rate: Not specified
- Exhaust Projection: Not specified
Network Infrastructure
Major Carriers and Services
- Carriers: [List of major carriers with market share percentages]
- Services:
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Framework
- Regulatory Body: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)
- Dialing Requirements: Ten-digit dialing is mandatory
- NANPA Regulations: Area code 272 is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and adheres to standard NANPA regulations for area code overlays.
Historical Context and Milestones
- 1947: Pennsylvania was divided into four numbering plan areas, including area code 717.
- 1998: Area code 570 was created from a split of area code 717.
- 2013: Area code 272 was introduced as an overlay for area code 570, requiring ten-digit dialing.
Conclusion
Area code 272 plays a crucial role in supporting the telecommunications infrastructure of northeastern Pennsylvania, covering key urban centers such as Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Since its implementation in 2013, it has ensured the region's connectivity and compliance with NANPA standards. The mandatory ten-digit dialing facilitates seamless communication across the area.