New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe. By Gabe Castro-Root When U.S. border agents ...

Some Mississippi residents who get new phone numbers will also get a new area code.The new 471 area code will go into effect Jan. 30, 2026 for areas in the 662 area code. The new area code will not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metro Detroit's iconic 313 telephone area code will soon run out of possible phone numbers, and 679 will be a new local area code ...

Metro Detroit's iconic 313 telephone area code will soon run out of possible phone numbers, and 679 will be a new local area code as soon as next month. This means when there are no more new phone ...

Public Service Commissioner Jay Blossman said Tuesday during a press conference that 985 will be the new telephone area code for southeast Louisiana. The new long-distance prefix, which will replace ...

This happens to just about everyone: your phone rings and it's some area code and phone number that you've never seen before. Chances are, it's a scammer. And while it's tempting to answer the call to ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky now has a new area code to serve residents in north-central Kentucky, including Louisville and Frankfort. On Tuesday, the Kentucky Public Service Commission said the North ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the addition of the new 457 area code to the existing 318 area code region which covers ...

In an age where a missed call could mean anything from a scammer to a long-lost friend, reverse phone lookup tools have become increasingly popular. Popularized by safety advocates and media like ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — A new area code will be ...

Colorado will soon have a new area code thanks to the rising demand for new phone numbers. Officials with the state's Public Utilities Commission said they've created the 748 area code to also cover ...