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Understanding the 849 Area Code: Location, History, and Uses
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Understanding the 849 Area Code: Location, History, and Uses

Area codes are an essential part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) used for telecommunication purposes. Each area code represents a specific geographic area, and phone numbers within that area code are assigned to that particular location. One such area code is the 849 area code. Location and Coverage This area code is a relatively new area code introduced in the Dominican Republic. It was added as an overlay to the existing 809 area code in 2005 to meet the growing demand for phone numbers. This area code covers the same geographic region as the 809 area code, which includes the provinces of La Vega, Azua, Barahona, and San Juan. History of the 849 Area Code This area code was introduced in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the Dominican Republic...
Understanding the 364 Area Code: History, Location, and Current Use
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Understanding the 364 Area Code: History, Location, and Current Use

Area codes play an important role in modern communication by identifying a specific geographic area where a phone number is registered. The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) currently includes 25 area codes for the state of Kentucky, including the relatively new 364 area code. In this article, we'll explore the history, location, and current use of this area code. History of the 364 Area Code: This area code is one of the newest area codes in the United States, having been introduced in 2013 as an overlay of the existing 270 area code. An overlay means that both area codes now cover the same geographic area, and new phone numbers can be assigned with either area code. The main reason for introducing this area code was to ensure that there were enough available phone numbers to mee...