Wednesday, May 16, 2001

PSC rejects new 706 area code assignment The Public Service Commission recently turned down a recommendation for a new area code assignment within the current 706 area code. On a motion by Commissioner David Burgess, the commission unanimously ordered the telecommunications industry and commission staff to begin number conservation measures that would further extend the life of the 706 area code. Burgess' motion also called for the commission to petition the Federal Communications Commission for authority to start implementation of 1,000-block number pooling tests in the Augusta and Columbus areas. Burgess said proper conservation measures could "extend the life of the 706 area code into the year 2004 and possibly beyond." Burgess noted that there are 202 exchanges in the 706 area code that are unused and available for assignment. What do you think of this story? Click here to send a message to the editor. Back to News Home Page | Back to the top of the page