Area Code Atlas

Proposal to assign NPA 917 to the Bronx and mobile devices in 212

The New York Telephone Company proposed assigning area code 917 to all cellular phones and pagers in the 212 area and to all telephone lines in the Bronx to address number shortages. The proposal was denied by the New York Public Service Commission.

Proposal to assign 917 to Bronx and cellphones in Manhattan

A proposal was made to assign area code 917 to all cellphones and pagers in Manhattan and all telephone lines in the Bronx to relieve number shortages, but the New York Public Service Commission denied the request.

NANP-INTRODUCTION OF THE 917 NUMBERING PLAN AREA (NPA) IN NEW YORK CITY AND TRANSFER OF THE BRONX, NEW YORK, FROM THE 212 NPA TO THE 718 NPA

NPA 917 overlay introduced for all of New York City

In 1992, area code 917 was introduced as an overlay for all five boroughs of New York City. Initially planned for the Bronx and mobile services, it was ultimately implemented citywide for both landlines and mobile phones.

NPA 917 introduced as overlay for all of New York City

Area code 917 was introduced on February 4, 1992, as the first overlay area code in the North American Numbering Plan. It initially served all mobile services in New York City and later expanded to all services, overlaying the existing 212 and 718 area codes.

NPA 917 introduced as overlay for all NYC boroughs

Area code 917 was introduced as the first overlay area code in the North American Numbering Plan, covering all New York City boroughs. The Bronx and Marble Hill were transferred from 212 to 718, and 212 was restricted to Manhattan only. All cellphones in New York City were switched to 917, freeing up numbers for landlines.

Area code 917 introduced as overlay for all New York City boroughs

In 1992, area code 917 was introduced as an overlay covering all five boroughs of New York City, originally intended for cellular phones and pagers but later extended to residences and businesses.

New York 212/646, 718/347 and 917 Mandatory 10D Dialing Implementation

NPA 332 to Overlay NPAs 212/646/917 (New York)

PSC approves all-services overlay with NPA 465

On January 24, 2025, the New York Public Service Commission approved an all-services distributed overlay for the 347/718/917/929 area codes, paving the way for the introduction of area code 465 in response to projected number exhaustion.

NPA 465 overlay on 347/718/917/929 announced

NPA 465 to Overlay NPA 347/718/917/929 (New York)