Area Code Atlas

NPA 954 split from 305

Area code 954 went into service on September 11, 1995, as a geographic split from area code 305. The new code covered Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale and surrounding cities, while 305 was retained for the Miami area.

Extraordinary NPA-Specific Jeopardy Conservation Procedures Announced for 954 NPA (Florida)

Overlay of 754 on 954 announced

The North American Numbering Plan Administration announced on December 4, 2000, that area code 754 would overlay 954 in Broward County. This plan was approved by the Florida Public Service Commission to address the projected exhaustion of 954 by the third quarter of 2002.

NPA 754 activated as overlay on 954

Area code 754 was activated on August 1, 2001, as an all-services overlay for area code 954 in Broward County. This allowed new telephone numbers to be assigned with the 754 code in the same geographic area as 954.

NPA 754 activated for overlay

Area code 754 was activated on August 1, 2001, as an overlay for the existing 954 area in Broward County. This activation marked the beginning of the implementation phase for the new overlay code.

NPA 754 overlay on 954 announced

NPA 754 To Overlay NPA 954 (Southeast Florida)

Supplemental Information NPA Overlay 954/754 NPA (Southeast Florida)

Ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory in Broward County

Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in Broward County on April 1, 2002, for all local calls within the 954 and 754 area codes. This change was required as part of the overlay implementation, ensuring that both area codes could be used throughout the region.

NPA 754 begins use as overlay on 954

Area code 754 began use on April 1, 2002, as an overlay to 954 in Broward County. From this date, new numbers could be assigned with the 754 code, and ten-digit dialing became mandatory for all local calls within the region.

Supplemental Information NPA Overlay 954/754 NPA (Southeast Florida)