WLTX19

For Some Businesses, '803' is More Than an Area Code

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Before we know it, the Midlands will soon welcome the area code "839" to the "803", and some local businesses who pride themselves in the signature digits are weighing on the ...
The State

New Midlands area code means the way you make calls has to change — starting tomorrow

Starting this Saturday, April 25, anyone dialing a phone number with an 803 area code must dial those three extra digits to put the call through. This 10-digit dialing requirement is going into effect ...
WLTX19

Ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory within 803 area code today

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On April 25th, ten digit dialing in the 803 area code will go into effect for all calls. Instead of dialing the seven digit number, you’ll have to add the area code before you dial.
Post and Courier

New SC area code being implemented for central part of the state

COLUMBIA — South Carolina is about to add a fifth area code. The latest set of digits will augment the Palmetto State’s oldest area code — 803. In the region stretching from Aiken to Rock Hill with ...