Area code 773
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Area code 773 went into effect in the city of Chicago, Illinois, on 12 October 1996.[1] The area code covers the city, excluding the downtown core. Originally, the entire city and suburbs were in area code 312. Then, in 1989, area code 708 was created for the suburbs, leaving a rump 312. Eventually, the city itself was split between 312 in the downtown/Loop areas and 773 in the rest of the city.
On August 10, 2009, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced that area code 872 will overlay area codes 312 and 773, and entered into service on November 7, 2009.
[edit] References
- ^ "AT&T Area Code History: Illinois". AT&T. 2009. http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=1717. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
[edit] External links
- Map of Illinois area codes at North American Numbering Plan Administration's website
- List of exchanges from AreaCodeDownload.com, 773 Area Code
| Illinois area codes: 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 618, 630, 708, 773, 779, 815, 847, 872 | ||
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| North: 847/224 | ||
| West: 708 | area code 773 | East: 312, 219, Lake Michigan |
| South: 708 | ||
| Indiana area codes: 219, 260, 317, 574, 765, 812 | ||
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