Area Code 351: Comprehensive Guide to Massachusetts Telecom
Area code 351 serves central and northeastern Massachusetts, introduced to meet the rising demand for phone numbers.
Technical Overview
- NPA Code: 351
- Type: Overlay
- Implementation Date: May 2, 2001
- State: Massachusetts
Geographic Coverage
- Location: Central and northeastern Massachusetts
- Key Cities: Beverly, Chelmsford, Danvers, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Methuen, South Peabody, Salem, Wilmington
Major Cities and Coordinates
| City | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Beverly, MA | 42.55843, -70.88005 |
| Chelmsford, MA | 42.59981, -71.36728 |
| Danvers, MA | 42.57509, -70.93005 |
| Fitchburg, MA | 42.58342, -71.8023 |
| Gardner, MA | 42.57509, -71.99813 |
| Gloucester, MA | 42.61593, -70.66199 |
| Haverhill, MA | 42.7762, -71.07728 |
| Lawrence, MA | 42.70704, -71.16311 |
| Leominster, MA | 42.52509, -71.75979 |
| Lowell, MA | 42.63342, -71.31617 |
| Methuen, MA | 42.7262, -71.19089 |
| South Peabody, MA | 42.50982, -70.94949 |
| Salem, MA | 42.51954, -70.89672 |
| Wilmington, MA | 42.54648, -71.17367 |
Numbering and Utilization
- Total Numbers Available: Not specified
- Utilization Rate: Not specified
- Exhaust Projection: Not specified
Telecom Network Infrastructure
Major Carriers
[List of major carriers with market share percentages not specified]
Available Services
- Landline
- Wireless
- VoIP
Regulatory Details
- Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
- Dialing Requirements: Mandatory ten-digit dialing
- NANPA Regulations: Part of the overlay complex with area code 978
Historical Context
- September 1, 1997: Area code 978 created from a split of area code 508
- February 1, 1998: End of permissive dialing for area code 978
- May 2, 2001: Area code 351 added as an overlay to area code 978
Conclusion
Area code 351 is crucial for telecommunications in central and northeastern Massachusetts, ensuring ample numbering resources for the region's growing needs. For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.