New 11-digit Dialing Procedure for the Coachella Valley - effective 10/24/2009
To complete calls from a landline phone, the new dialing procedure requires all callers in the 760 or 442 area code to dial “1 + area code + telephone number” for all calls (with the exception of x11 services), even local ones. To complete calls from a cellular phone, the “1” prior to the area code is optional. If you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will instruct you to hang up and dial again. The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change.
Important Note: In addition to changing your dialing procedure, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed with a 7-digit telephone number will need to be reprogrammed to use the new dialing procedure. This includes fax machines, speed dialers, mobile phone contact lists, call forwarding settings, and similar functions.