In 2021, Chariton Valley implemented 10-digit dialing to make local calls for BOTH 660 and 573 area codes. Although we already require 10-digit dialing in ALL areas, including the 573 area code, all providers serving the 573 area will soon be required to implement 10-digit dialing. This is due to the Missouri Public Service Commission’s approval […]
Effective July 16, 2022, the number 988 will become active for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). On and after this date, you will be directed to the NSPL when using the 988 prefix without the area code. For customers to become accustomed to the process, Chariton Valley implemented 10-digit dialing (area code and seven-digit […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of 988 as the three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) in July 2020. As a result, 84 area codes nationwide that currently use the 988 prefix and seven-digit local dialing will transition to 10-digit dialing (area code and seven-digit number) when calling local numbers. […]
