North Carolina Approves Second Area Code 743 for Piedmont Triad

North Carolina State officials approved a second area code for the Piedmont Triad that will overlay the current 336 code. The new area code 743 overlays for the area code will be implemented before all numbers in that area code are exhausted, expected to be in 2016. The North Carolina Utilities Commission announced on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 that the 743 area code has been approved for use. Local phone providers will provide details later on when the new area code will start, commission officials said. The new area code will mean all local calls will require 10-digit dialing. However, local...