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Mandatory Dialing for 505/575 New Mexico Area Code Split
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) the final phase of the New Mexico 505/575 Area Code Split begins on October 5, 2008.
On the start date, mandatory dialing takes effect - meaning that callers must use the correct area code to complete their calls. When a 505 area code call is placed to the affected area codes callers will hear a recorded announcement for numbers that moved to the new 575 area code. Callers will be directed to hang up and redial using the new 575 area code.
The NMPRC divided the state into two regions. The southern and eastern portions of the state will be served by the new 575 area code. The northwestern region of the state, including Albuquerque, will remain with the 505 area code. Local calling areas will remain the same; the price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change. Users' 7-digit telephone numbers will remain the same.
If you live in the affected 505 area code make sure you notify you family members, friends and business associates - as well as update your speed dialing and call forwarding settings if necessary.
