WTSP

Running out of 813: Tampa is getting another area code

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — Tampa’s population is booming – and they're aren't enough telephone numbers to go around. The Florida Public Service Commission announced Tuesday the current supply of 813 ...
WTSP

Here's why you may need to start 10-digit dialing in the Tampa Bay area

TAMPA, Fla. — Some major dialing changes are coming to callers in the Tampa Bay area. In order to make way for the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number and a new area code in the 813 region ...
Orlando Weekly

Running out of phone numbers, state adds new area code in Northwest Florida

State regulators Tuesday approved moving forward with a new 448 area code in Northwest Florida, while Tampa also could see an additional area code in the coming years. The reason? Current numbers are ...
WFLA News Channel 8

State approves new area code for Tampa area

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa is getting a new area code in 2022. The Florida Public Service Commission said the 813 area code is running out of numbers and will have exhausted its supply by the end of ...