Question: My friend dials 808 to make local calls and says I should, too, but my calls go through fine without it. She’s been doing this for quite a while now. Is this only for cellphones? I have a ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite warnings to the contrary, calls are still going through for many without having to dial the “808″ area code. Service providers had announced all local calls would ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Beginning on Oct. 24, callers in Hawaii must dial 10 digits ...

Ten-digit dialing will take effect on Oct. 24, requiring anyone making a local call in Hawaii to dial the “808” area code plus the telephone number to ensure it will go through, Hawaii Telcom reminded ...

Hawaii residents must now dial the area code “808” plus the desired telephone number in order to complete local calls. The change to 10-digit dialing for local calls follows the Federal Communications ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Starting on July 15, Hawaii will adopt the national 988 dialing code, where callers can receive direct access to mental health and substance abuse crisis resources. Callers who ...

Hawaii residents must now dial the area code “808” plus the desired telephone number in order to complete local calls. The 808 area code covers all the Hawaiian islands. Hawaii is one of 36 states ...