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The area code of a phone number is generated by the North American Numbering Plan, or the NANP. The plan is administered by Neustar and uses geographic location to determine not just the area code but the other seven digits as well.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoA cell phone has its area code stored inside the handset. The area code and number are assigned by the carrier when you activate the phone, or when you change your number. Generally, the carrier will assign you an area code and number that correspond to your address when you sign up for service, but you may be able to get a number corresponding to some other city.
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