Area Code 330: In-Depth Geographic and Technical Overview
Info: Area code 330 serves northeastern Ohio, including Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. Established in 1996, it split from area code 216.
Technical Specifications of Area Code 330
- NPA Code: 330
- Type: Overlay (with area code 234)
- Implementation Date: March 9, 1996
- State: Ohio
Geographic Coverage
Area code 330 encompasses a significant portion of northeastern Ohio. Below are the major cities within this area code:
Major Cities
- Akron, Ohio (41.08144, -81.51901)
- Alliance, Ohio (40.91534, -81.10593)
- Austintown, Ohio (41.10172, -80.76452)
- Barberton, Ohio (41.01283, -81.60512)
- Boardman, Ohio (41.02423, -80.66285)
- Brunswick, Ohio (41.23811, -81.8418)
- North Canton, Ohio (40.87589, -81.40234)
- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (41.13394, -81.48456)
- Green, Ohio (40.94589, -81.48317)
- Hudson, Ohio (41.24006, -81.44067)
- Kent, Ohio (41.15367, -81.35789)
- Massillon, Ohio (40.79672, -81.52151)
- Medina, Ohio (41.13839, -81.86375)
- Niles, Ohio (41.18284, -80.76536)
- Stow, Ohio (41.1595, -81.44039)
- Warren, Ohio (41.23756, -80.81842)
- Wooster, Ohio (40.80517, -81.93646)
- Youngstown, Ohio (41.09978, -80.64952)
Numbering and Network Infrastructure
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 Administration (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Ten-digit dialing mandatory since October 1, 2000
- NANPA Regulations: Area code 330 adheres to standard NANPA regulations for area code management and number allocation.
Historical Milestones
- March 9, 1996: Establishment of area code 330 following a split from area code 216.
- October 30, 2000: Introduction of area code 234 as an overlay for area code 330.
- October 1, 2000: Implementation of mandatory ten-digit dialing.
Conclusion
Area code 330 is a vital part of Ohio's telecommunications network, serving numerous major cities and offering a range of services. Since its inception in 1996, it has adapted to changes such as the introduction of an overlay code and the shift to ten-digit dialing. For more detailed information, consult the NANPA area code map of Ohio.