In April, Colorado will introduce its fifth area code – 983 – to help cover the same areas that 303 and 720 live in. Colorado could have claimed the 420 area code.

DENVER (CBS4) - The new area code for the Denver metro area is now in effect. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission says 983 is joining 303 and 720. (credit: Getty Images) The new area code is ...

In 1988, the 719 code was created when the 303 area underwent a geographic split. The 303 Numbering Plan Area (NPA) was split again in 1995 creating the 970. In 1998, the 720 code was implemented ...

The 303 area code is loved by Coloradans, so much so that there is an unofficial holiday and festival dedicated to celebrating 303 every March 3, or 3/03. These Colorado laws go into effect on July 1 ...

Hard to believe, but it's been a year (actually a little more) since the last time we paid tribute to the best Texts From Last Night out of the 303 area code. Sorry we're late! But that just meant ...

Anyone in the 303 and 720 area code regions who request new service, an additional line, or move their service may be assigned that new area code. However, 983 will not be used until all current ...

CDRA said that the 303 and 720 area codes are expected to run out of available phone numbers by the end of 2022. The new area code will not be assigned for use until the current area codes have ...