WLTX19

Ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory within 803 area code today

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On April 25th, ten digit dialing in the 803 area code will go into effect for all calls. Instead of dialing the seven digit number, you’ll have to add the area code before you dial.
Post and Courier

Added 839 area code brings change to dialing for much of South Carolina

COLUMBIA — Change is coming to the 803. A new area code, 839, is being added to the central swath of the state served by the 803 area code, which includes Columbia, Sumter and Aiken. As of May 26, new ...
WIS TV

S.C. Public Service Commission introduces 10-digit dialing, new changes coming to 803 area code

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Public Service Commission made an announcement introducing a ten digit dialing concept to the 803 area code on April 25. Instead of dialing a seven digit ...
The State

New Midlands area code means the way you make calls has to change — starting tomorrow

Starting this Saturday, April 25, anyone dialing a phone number with an 803 area code must dial those three extra digits to put the call through. This 10-digit dialing requirement is going into effect ...
The State

SC getting new area code in near future. Here’s when and which counties will have it

Starting in May 2020, South Carolina will add a fifth area code: 839. S.C. Public Service Commission A new area code for Upstate South Carolina has been in the works for more than a year and is ...
The Herald SC

New Midlands area code means the way you make calls has to change — starting tomorrow

Starting this Saturday, April 25, anyone dialing a phone number with an 803 area code must dial those three extra digits to put the call through. This 10-digit dialing requirement is going into effect ...