Area code 500

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Area code 500 is a non-geographic area code reserved for Personal Communication Services. It was authorized by the United States Federal Communications Commission and introduced into the North American Numbering Plan in 1995.

In 1995 AT&T introduced a "follow-me" service under the brand name of AT&T True Connections using the 500 area code. It was designed to replace the AT&T EasyReach 700 service. Other Local exchange carriers and Interexchange carriers introduced similar competitive services. AT&T True Connections was discontinued by AT&T in 2000, following the Federal Communications Commission approval of its tariff to cease providing the service.

[edit] See also

• List of NANP area codes
• North American Numbering Plan
• Area code 700

[edit] External links

• Bellcore (now Telcordia Technologies) assignment of Service Access Code 500
• North American Numbering Plan Administration
• FCC Order Permitting AT&T to discontinue 500 number service
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