The 205 area code generally covers the western central portion of the state, including such communities as Birmingham, Clanton, Hamilton, Jasper, Pell City and Tuscaloosa.

Thus, the existing 205 area code’s geographic boundary will have two area codes available for numbering assignment – 205 and the new 659.

The 205 area code generally covers the western central portion of the state, including such communities as Birmingham, Clanton, Hamilton, Jasper, Pell City and Tuscaloosa.

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 ...

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 area code, not a replacement for it.

The new area code will exist alongside and cover the same geographic area as the 205 area code. Information on what cities will be impacted and a timeline for action have not been released.

Later this month, phone calls made within the 205 area code will require all 10 digits. And next month, a new “area code overlay” will go into effect, adding a 659 area code for certain ...

Thus, the existing 205 area code’s geographic boundary will have two area codes available for numbering assignment – 205 and the new 659.

Starting next week, central Alabama telephone users in the 205 area code must dial those three digits along with the seven-digit telephone number when making a local call.

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 area code, not a replacement for it.

The new code will be an addition to the 205 area code, not a replacement for it. The phone company says the new area code will not change any phone numbers, but will change dialing procedures.