DETROIT – The state of Michigan is running out of 313 area codes and may be adding 679 into the mix in the Detroit area by late 2025. But why 679? Who decided on that code? Local 4 sat down with an ...

Detroit may no longer be just the land of the “313,” when it comes to area codes. The Michigan Public Service Commission is looking at adding a second area code in metro Detroit, as “313″ phone ...

LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Detroit's 313-area code is projected to run out of unassigned phone numbers in 2025, so the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will hold a public hearing in March ...

Metro Detroit's iconic 313 telephone area code will soon run out of possible phone numbers, and 679 will be a new local area code as soon as next month. This means when there are no more new phone ...

The 313 area code is running low on phone numbers. A new 679 area code may be assigned to new customers starting Nov. 7, after 313 numbers are exhausted. Starting Oct. 7, all local calls within the ...