BellSouth provides tip sheet for consumers and business owners
ATLANTA, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning April 3, Georgians living in
the 706 area code will need to dial 10 digits (seven-digit number plus three-
digit area code) when completing a call. To transition seamlessly to 10-digit
dialing, BellSouth (NYSE: BLS) provides the following tip sheet.
10-digit dialing tip sheet
- Reprogram your speed dial/preset telephone numbers, dial-up Internet
connections and any call block or call forwarding functions to include
the area code.
- Ensure that the telephone numbers in your wireless phone's address book
are 10 digits, including the area code.
- Update your fax machine speed dial numbers to include the area code.
- Check with your home or business security system provider for any
programming changes to accommodate 10-digit dialing.
- Reprint your checks, stationary, business cards, business signage or
any other printed material if you do not have your area code listed
with your telephone number.
- If you are a business owner, contact your PBX telephone system provider
before the April 3 deadline to reprogram the equipment prior to the
mandatory 10-digit dialing deadline. Ensure that your credit card
processing machine is updated.
More people moving to Georgia, coupled with the explosive growth of
wireless phones and Internet technologies have exhausted the 706 area code.
There will be no change in your existing rates, calling areas, plans or
telephone number. The new 762 area code will be issued to new telephone
numbers beginning May 16.
About BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent
ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data
provider with 54.1 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in
the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless
service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long
distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers print and
online directory advertising through The Real Yellow Pages(R) and
YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth.
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment
are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global
marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com.
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CONTACT:
LeAnn Boucher of BellSouth, +1-404-986-0330,
or leann.boucher@bellsouth.com
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