RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The new 472 area code will start being assigned in October.
The North Carolina Utilities Commission announced that on October 7, customers in the 910 area code could be assigned a number in the 472 area when they request new service or want an additional line.
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That's because all of the available 910 telephone numbers have been used up. So after October 7, people getting new numbers in Cumberland, Onslow, Robeson and New Hanover counties will need a new area code.
In addition, this means people with 910 numbers stored in their phone should double check that those stored numbers include the area code. Using the full 10-digit phone number will ensure that calls are completed successfully.
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If you have an existing number with the 910 area code, you won't have to change to 472.