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This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out
This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Maryland residents may soon have a new area code to dial up if they want to make local calls. Officials in Maryland announced that the “227" area code could soon join the traditional “240” and “301" numbers, which are expected to run out sometime in the coming year. Once those numbers run out, all new businesses and residents will begin getting assigned the “227" area code. Anyone with a current "240" or “301” area code will not be impacted by the change. Counties impacted include: Allegany; Anne Arundel; Charles; Frederick; Garrett; Howard; Montgomery; Prince George’s; St. Mary’s; Was…