HOUSTON, TX: NEW AREA CODE DATA
Area Code 281 is a new NPA which was introduced in the Houston metro area
of Texas on March 1, 1995. It "overlays" the 713 NPA, which means that
both area codes will cover the same geographical area. Most telephone
users will probably not be much affected by this new area code at first,
since for the first year only wireless customers will be assigned to the
281 NPA, and no existing 713 wireline numbers will be changed.
After March 1, 1996, however, all new Houston numbers will be assigned to
the new 281 area code, and all 713/281 customers will have to dial 10
digits for local calls.
Therefore, PBX and dialer users should add 281 to their NPA routing lists.
Test number: (281) 792-8378 gives recording if successfully dialed.
Source: Steve Grandi, NOAO. Accuracy not guaranteed.
Posted by: Pierre Thomson, Telecom Manager, Rifton Enterprises
Email: mmommsen@mhv.net