As of this posting, there are 28 different area codes for the state of Texas.
Mention the numbers 7-1-3 in the eastern half of Texas and almost everyone will tell you that's one of the Houston area codes. In fact, it's the original, established in 1947.
Since that time, three other area codes have been added to the Houston Metro, 281, 832, and 346 was added to the mix just ten years ago.
The greater Houston area continues to be one of the fastest-growing metros in America. So, it should come as no surprise that the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved 621 as a new area code for the 281/346/713/832 area code overlay region.
According to a release from Consolidated Communications, this overlay region includes the Houston metropolitan area and surrounding suburban cities such as Baytown, League City, Missouri City, Pasadena, Pearland, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and many other smaller communities.
The new 621 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by these area codes.
Will You Have to Change Your Number?
The overlay will not require anyone to change their existing area code or phone number, or how calls are dialed. Callers will continue to dial 10 digits (area code + phone number) for all local calls within and between the 281/346/713/832 area codes. Mobile phone customers will continue to dial either 10 digits or 1+10 digits.
When Does the New 621 Area Code Become Effective?
Beginning January 23, 2025, customers in the 281/346/713/832 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 621 area code when they request NEW service or an additional line.
Customers receiving the 621 area code will be required to dial 10 digits for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 281/346/713/832 area codes do today. Mobile phone customers receiving 621 numbers may dial either 10 digits or 1+10 digits.
If you have any questions, you may call Consolidated Communications at 1.844.YOUR.CCI (1.844.968.7224) or access consolidated.com for more information. You can also visit the Public Utility Commission of Texas website at https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/maps/areacodes/txareacodes.aspx.