Area Code 276: Comprehensive Guide
Area code 276 is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), serving southwestern Virginia. It was created from area code 540 on September 1, 2001.
Technical Specifications
- NPA Code: 276
- Type: Single
- Implementation Date: September 1, 2001
- State: Virginia
Geographic Coverage
- Coordinates: Latitude 37.55376, Longitude -77.46026
- Area Served: Southwestern Virginia, including the New River Valley and Virginia's Tri-Cities.
Major Cities
- Bristol, Virginia: Coordinates (36.5951, -82.1887)
- Galax, Virginia: Coordinates (36.6612, -80.9237)
- Martinsville, Virginia: Coordinates (36.6915, -79.8725)
- Norton, Virginia: Coordinates (36.9337, -82.6299)
Numbering and Utilization
- Total Numbers Available: Data not provided
- Utilization Rate: Data not provided
- Exhaust Projection: Data not provided
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Major Carriers
[List of major carriers with market share percentages]
Services Offered
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Information
- Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021, due to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- NANPA Regulations: Compliance with ten-digit dialing for areas using 988 as a central office code.
Historical Milestones
- September 1, 2001: Area code 276 established by splitting from area code 540.
- October 24, 2021: Transition to ten-digit dialing due to the designation of 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Conclusion
Area code 276 is essential to the telecommunications network in southwestern Virginia. Since its inception in 2001, it has evolved to meet regulatory standards, including the shift to ten-digit dialing.
For more information, visit the official Wikipedia page on Area Code 276.