We've hit the big time here in Austin now.

[hobbit709]

You have to dial the area code first. So far a couple of the cell providers are having problems with it-can't reach the number with or without the area code first.

[AndyA]

1. They did that in Tulsa last year.

Overlay area code, I think is what they called it. Instead of making it easier, it just becomes harder. I try to dial numbers manually from time to time, to make sure I remember them, rather than just telling the phone who I want to call. If I don't dial the number sometimes, I forget it and have to go find my phone to check the number, which wouldn't be good if I needed to call someone quickly.

Now I have to remember what the area code is as well on local calls.

[madmom]

2. We've had that for years in my little backwater town in NW Ohio.

[Javaman]

3. I'm dealing with that now. :( nt