Tampa Bay Times

Tampa-Hillsborough to get a new area code. Say hello to the 656.

For nearly seven decades, 813 has been synonymous with Hillsborough County. But future growth demands a second area code. Former Times Staffer The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of ...
WFLA News Channel 8

New area code coming to Tampa next February

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Bay residents will have a new three-digit number to memorize by 2022. T-Mobile confirmed in a release to its users that a new area code, 656, will be added to the area ...
WTSP

Running out of 813: Tampa is getting another area code

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — Tampa’s population is booming – and they're aren't enough telephone numbers to go around. The Florida Public Service Commission announced Tuesday the current supply of 813 ...
WTSP

656 area code coming soon to Tampa Bay area

TAMPA, Fla. — Hold on to that 813 area code for life, Tampa Bay — a new one is coming soon. The Florida Public Service Commission approved the new 656 area code in March 2020 for areas already ...
WFLA News Channel 8

New area code, 656, approved for Tampa area

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Bay residents will have a new number to memorize by 2022. The area is getting a new area code, 656, in addition to its existing 813 one, the Florida Public Service ...