As you may already know, a new area code, 924, has joined the existing 507 area code serving southern Minnesota. The 507 area code is expected to run out of new numbers in early 2025. Existing customers will keep their current telephone numbers, but new customers, or requests for additional lines, may be assigned the new 924 area code once it’s activated. In preparation for the new 924 area code, all customers within the 507 area code region should prepare for 10-digit dialing.
It is important to update your phone number wherever you have it listed to include the area code as well. This may include websites, newsletters, email signatures, syllabi, etc… Example (507) 123-4567 vs. 123-4567
Important Dates
January 30, 2024: local calls can be made with either 7 or 10 digits, and all local calls will continue to be local.
July 30, 2024: all local calls made within the 507 area code region must be placed using 10 digits (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). Starting July 30, calls placed using just 7 digits will not be completed.
August 30, 2024: new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers using the new 924 area code.
Key Information
You can still dial 4-digit telephone numbers for in-district calls if making calls from a district telephone.
You will still need to dial a 9 to get an outside line for local or long-distance calls if making calls from a district telephone.
Your current telephone number, including your current area code, will not change.
You will need to dial the area code + telephone number for all local calls, including calls within the same area code.
You will continue to dial 1 + area code + telephone number for all long-distance calls.
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change.
You can still dial three digits to reach 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 711, and 811 where available
