There are some new digits in town. Next month, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will roll out the newest area code to areas already served by the beloved 614. But starting January 30, ...

Columbus's 614 area code, overlaid with 380 in 2016, is projected to run out of numbers by 2061. Technology, rather than population growth, is the primary driver of area code exhaustion. The 614 area ...

What's in an area code? To some, it's just the first three digits you must dial to denote geographic area. But, for others, it comes with a sense of local pride and identity. But, what if a city or ...

Starting in January 2016, the 614 area code won't have room for any more digits, so a new code will be issued for new phone buyers or someone who adds a new line. But how did we get stuck with the 380 ...