The Telegraph

Changes coming for 217 area code

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers served by the 217 area code to prepare for the introduction of the new 447 area code. The 447 ...
The Telegraph

New area code alert: The 217 is nearly maxed out, so it’s adding 447 numbers.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commerce Commission on Monday announced a new area code — 447 — is coming to central Illinois. The new 447 area code will “overlay” the existing 217 area code to address the ...
WAND

New area code coming to 217 region

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A new area code will be implemented for the 217 region. The 447 prefixes will start after March 29, 2021. The Illinois Commerce Commission announced the news on Monday. The ...
Herald & Review

Watch now: Without 217 area code, your call will not be completed as dialed starting Saturday

DECATUR — Sometime during the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 27, making a phone call in parts of Central Illinois will take a little longer. The 217 area code will need to be added to each call, text ...
WAND

'447' added as overlay for '217' area code region

(WAND) - Residential and business customers served by the 217 area code are being told to prepare for the addition of the new 447 area code. The 447 area code will be added as an overlay to the region ...