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The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an area code overlay for the 816 area code, which serves western Missouri including Kansas City and surrounding areas. The new 975 area code will be added to the same geographic region as the existing 816 area code to ensure a sufficient supply of telephone numbers. The overlay will not require people to change their current area code or phone number. Dialing procedures for local calls will remain the same, with the need to dial the area code and phone number for all local calls within and between the 816 and 975 area codes. The overlay will become effective on October 13, 2023, and customers in the overlay region may be assigned a number with the new 975 area code when requesting new service or an additional line. To adapt to the overlay, individuals and businesses are advised to continue dialing 10 digits for all local calls, update contact information and equipment that store telephone numbers, and ensure the new area code is included in various materials and systems. Despite the overlay, existing phone numbers, call rates, coverage areas, and dialing procedures for emergency and information services will remain the same.