A new area code now exists for the Birmingham area. The new area code - 659 - will overlay the 205 area code. So what does that mean? It means both area codes 205 and 659 will serve the same area. If ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is getting a new area code. AT&T told news outlets the 659 area code will be used in parts of west central Alabama in April. The new code will be an addition to the 205 ...

Alabama’s new area code will go into effect this month. Starting in April , parts of western central Alabama, including Jefferson County, will be covered by an overlay area code – 659. The overlay ...

Callers in central Alabama will notice a dialing change this month. Starting Oct, 12, users in the 205 area code must dial the three digits along with the seven-digit telephone number when making a ...