Connecticut’s
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced that, starting August 30, 2014, part of Connecticut will soon have a new area code. The new code, 959, will be available in the area currently served by the 860 area code, which covers roughly three-fourths of the state, including Hartford. The new code is an overlay, meaning it will be added to the same geographic region as the existing area code and no territory is split or divided. PURA oversees the implementation of area codes and has assured customers that the new area code will have minimal impact. Existing telephone numbers will not change, but customers requesting new service, an additional line, or in some cases, moving their service may be assigned a number in the new 959 area code.
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| Source: PURA |
