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Alabama PSC 10-Digit Dialing for 334 Area Code

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Published January 23rd, 2026
Detected March 17th, 2026
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Summary

The Alabama Public Service Commission has announced that 10-digit dialing for the 334 area code will begin on January 23, 2026. This change affects all phone calls within the 334 area code.

What changed

The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice requiring the implementation of 10-digit dialing for all calls within the 334 area code, effective January 23, 2026. This mandate ensures that all calls, regardless of whether they are local or long-distance within the area code, will require the inclusion of the area code.

Telecommunications providers and consumers within the 334 area code must adapt to this change by the specified date. Failure to comply could result in service disruptions or inability to complete calls. It is advisable for affected entities to update their systems and for consumers to familiarize themselves with the new dialing procedure to avoid issues when making calls.

What to do next

  1. Update dialing systems to include the 334 area code for all calls.
  2. Inform consumers within the 334 area code about the upcoming 10-digit dialing requirement.

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PO Box 304260 • Montgomery, AL 36130 ‌
100 N Union St, RSA Union •  Montgomery, AL 36104 • 334-242-5218
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Classification

Agency
State PUC
Published
January 23rd, 2026
Compliance deadline
January 23rd, 2026 (54 days ago)
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Telecommunications firms
Geographic scope
State (Alabama)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Consumer Protection

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