Tag: History of the 743 Area Code

The 743 area code is a relatively new addition to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), having been introduced in 2018. This code is an overlay of the 918 area code in northeastern Oklahoma, United States. While the 918 area code had been serving the region since 1953, the introduction of this area code was necessary to meet the growing demand for new telephone numbers. Location and Coverage of the 743 Area Code This area code covers the same geographic area as the 918 area code, which includes the northeastern part of Oklahoma, including cities such as Tulsa, Muskogee, Bartlesville, and McAlester. The region spans across 47 counties and covers approximately 40,000 square miles. This area code is currently used for both landline and wireless telecommunication services. History o...