Mandatory 10-digit dialing is coming to Haines this year.
At present, residents can use 7-digit dialing when placing local calls. Beginning April 24, residents are encouraged to practice dialing the area code in preparation for Oct 24, the day 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory, Alaska Power & Telephone (AP&T) said in a notice to customers.
The change is mandatory for the entire state and is the result of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to adopt…
