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November 4,
2005
The 310
area code continues to be under siege.
SBACC
continues to encourage a 10 digit overlay instead of an
11 digit overlay. If area code relief is required, the
SBACC recommends a ten digit rather than an eleven digit
overlay.
The SBACC
also supports establishing inventory guidelines for
numbering resources which will help to preserve the 310
Area Code as well as five other area codes under threat.
Area
code splits are costly and inconvenient to consumers and
businesses because they necessitate numerous expenses
such as changing letterhead and marketing plans as well
as contacting clients and others to inform them of
number changes. Splits also represent a particular
burden to seniors and the disabled community who face
significant challenges to change their dialing habits.
SBACC
supports the
establishment
of guidelines by which carriers can
determine their six-month inventory; require carriers to
assess their inventories and file inventory reports to
the CPUC every six months; require carriers to return
excess inventory blocks; and expand consumer protection
by making carriers more accountable for their number
inventories.
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