Photo by Ken Mammarella Georgetown native Brian Pettyjohn remembers making calls in the past, when Delawareans in the same telephone exchange could reach each other by dialing four digits. He is also prepared for the future, when Delawareans with (302) phone numbers will need 10 digits to call others in the 302. And the future starts Oct. 24. The …
10-digit dialing starts in a month for all Delaware devices
The official starts Saturday, April 24, but Ooma, a voice over internet protocol, and AT&T’s wireless network accept 10 digits now.
You’ll need to add (302) this year to all Delaware calls
A similar change affects residents of 15 other states and territories, all needed to start using “988” as a new national suicide hotline.