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<br />Q. Do long distance charges apply if I dial ten digits to make a call? <br />A. No. If a call was a local call (without a long distance charge) before this area code <br />change, it is still a local call. Your local calling area is not changing. Long distance <br />charges do not apply on ten-digit dialed local calls. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Q. How will the new area code impact my home telephone service? <br />A. If you have a new area code, notify those who call you and make plans to change <br />your area code on such things as stationery and checks. Also, you may need to <br />reprogram automatic-dialers, fax machines or computer modems before January 14, <br />2001. <br /> <br />Q. How are businesses impacted? <br />All businesses should verify that their telephone equipment is capable of completing <br />calls to the new 763 and 952 area codes. Also, in the Twin Cities local calling area, <br />some telephone equipment may need to be reprogrammed or upgraded before it is able <br />to complete a ten-digit local call. <br /> <br />Beginning February 27,2000, businesses should test their telephone equipment to <br />determine if it recognizes the new 763 and 952 area codes by calling the following test <br />numbers: <br /> <br />. Within Minneapolis/St. Paul area: 763-571-1599 or 952-895-5000 <br />. Outside Minneapolis/St. Paul area: 1-763-571-1599 or 1-952-895-5000 <br /> <br />If a call to the test number does not go through, contact your equipment provider. If <br />your equipment is not the cause of your problem, please contact your <br />telecommunications service provider. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Q. What if my business has a new area code? <br />A. You will need to change your area code on such things as stationery, business cards, <br />and advertisements. Ask your employees to always include your area code whenever <br />they give out the phone number for your business. Notify your local, national and <br />international customers and clients that your area code is changing. Tell them you can <br />be reached through either your new or old area code until January 14, 2001. However, <br />advise your customers that beginning January 14, 2001, they can only reach you by <br />using your new area code. To ensure you don't miss any calls, remind your customers <br />of the possible need to make changes to their equipment. Encourage them to ask their <br />operator for assistance if they have trouble calling you. <br /> <br />### <br /> <br />. <br />