Area Code 308: Nebraska's Western Region Telephone Guide

Area Code 308: Nebraska's Western Region Telephone Guide

Area code 308 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for western Nebraska, established on July 1, 1954.

What is Area Code 308?

Area code 308 serves the western region of Nebraska, encompassing various geographic locations and communities. Since its inception, it has played a crucial role in Nebraska's telecommunications landscape.

Geographic Coverage of Area Code 308

Area code 308 covers a diverse range of geographic areas in western Nebraska.

Map and Major Cities

Technical Specifications

  • NPA Code: 308
  • Type: Single
  • Implementation Date: July 1, 1954
  • State: Nebraska

Numbering and Utilization

  • Total Numbers Available: Data not specified
  • Utilization Rate: Data not specified
  • Exhaust Projection: Area code 308 is expected to remain unchanged until at least 2050.

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Major Carriers and Services

Regulatory Framework

  • Regulatory Body: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA)
  • Dialing Requirements: Standard 10-digit dialing for local calls
  • NANPA Regulations: Area code 308 adheres to the standard regulations set by NANPA, including number allocation and management.

Historical Context

  • July 1, 1954: Area code 308 was created by splitting the numbering plan area 402 along a roughly S-shaped boundary line from the western half of the Nebraska–South Dakota border to the approximate center of the Nebraska–Kansas border.

Conclusion

Area code 308 is an essential component of Nebraska's telecommunications network, serving a sparsely populated region with a stable number supply projected to last until at least 2050. Managed under the regulatory framework of NANPA, it ensures efficient number allocation and service provision.

For more detailed information, visit the official NANPA website.

Additional Area Code Data

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  {"area-code": "308", "city": "Grand Island", "state": "Nebraska", "country": "US", "latitude": "40.92501", "longitude": "-98.34201", "Location": "NE", "Standard HNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard HNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard FNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard FNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard OPER.ASSIS.": "0+10D", "Permissive HNPA LOCAL": "10D", "Permissive HNPA TOLL": "NA", "Permissive FNPA LOCAL": "10D"},
  {"area-code": "308", "city": "Kearney", "state": "Nebraska", "country": "US", "latitude": "40.69946", "longitude": "-99.08148", "Location": "NE", "Standard HNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard HNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard FNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard FNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard OPER.ASSIS.": "0+10D", "Permissive HNPA LOCAL": "10D", "Permissive HNPA TOLL": "NA", "Permissive FNPA LOCAL": "10D"},
  {"area-code": "308", "city": "North Platte", "state": "Nebraska", "country": "US", "latitude": "41.12389", "longitude": "-100.76542", "Location": "NE", "Standard HNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard HNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard FNPA LOCAL": "7D", "Standard FNPA TOLL": "1+10D", "Standard OPER.ASSIS.": "0+10D", "Permissive HNPA LOCAL": "10D", "Permissive HNPA TOLL": "NA", "Permissive FNPA LOCAL": "10D"}
]