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We posted this in OIT News earlier this week, but wanted to make sure you remember to start dialing the area code with each call.

Reminder: 10-Digit Dialing Starts February 28

On February 28, all local calls placed from 293 prefix numbers at West Virginia University must include all 10 digits (9 + 304 area code + the seven-digit phone number) to complete a call.

The 10-digit dialing requirement is a response to the West Virginia Public Service Commission approval of a new 681 area code assigned to new telephone numbers in West Virginia starting this year. At this time, new numbers may be assigned a 681 or 304 area code.

Inter campus calls will remain 3-xxxx. Long distance calls will continue to require 8 + area code + 7 digit number + TID.

Please refer to http://oit.wvu.edu/telecom/dialing.php to determine which prefixes are considered local calls from the 293 prefix.

What Will Remain the Same?

• Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change. WVU will retain the 304-293-XXXX block of telephone numbers.
• Your local calls are still local calls, even though they must be dialed using ten digits.
• Long distance dialing procedures will not change. Your TID will not change.

If you have pre-programmed speed dial lists using seven digits in your phones, these will need to be updated with 10-digit numbers. WVU Telecommunications is working to update speed dials on Cisco IP phones. For more information, contact the WVU OIT Help Desk at oithelp@mail.wvu.edu or 293-4444.