State Residents Asked to Get Ready for 10-Digit Dialing

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008 ; 06:00 AM State officials are asking telephone users to prepare for the introduction of the new 681 area code by dialing all 10 digits when making phone calls starting July 26. Story by Walt Williams The next time you order out for pizza, remember to dial an extra three digits. State officials are asking telephone users to prepare for the introduction of the new 681 area code by dialing all 10 digits when making local phone calls starting July 26. Technically, the change is only practice because local calls will continue to be completed regardless of whether users dial in the area code. But that will change Feb. 28, when West Virginians must dial 10 digits to complete any call. So far the state Public Service Commission hasn't received any calls from residents confused about the issue, PSC... [read full story]