35 States to Start Using 10-Digit Dialing April 24 for 988

Callers from 82 area codes in 35 states and Guam must begin dialing 10 digits beginning April 24 for all local non-mobile calls in the transition to the 988 national suicide prevention hotline (see 2012230007), said an FCC Wireline Bureau fact sheet Tuesday. All local calls must be placed with 10 digits beginning Oct. 24.