WRIC

No more 804? New area code coming to parts of Central Virginia this year

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s the end of an area code. Certain parts of Central Virginia that are known as the “804” will soon be known as something else. That’s because the State Corporation Commission ...
WRIC

When can Virginians expect the 804 area code to change to 686?

Virginia’s 804 area code will soon have an additional area code, 686. When can Virginians expect the area code change to be in effect? According to the State Corporation Commission (SCC), customers ...
wtvr

Richmond is getting a new area code. Not everyone is thrilled: 'I’ll be 804 forever'

RICHMOND, Va. -- As the calendars rolls into 2024, the Richmond region — synonymous with "the 804" — will soon get another area code. Later this year, area code 686 will officially enter the fray. The ...
Augusta Free Press

Hello, 686: Virginia welcomes new area code within 804 for new service, additional lines

A new area code is coming to Virginia. Customers who request new service or additional phone lines in the 804 region could be assigned a 686 area code. The new area code may be assigned as early as ...
wtvr

What you should do with your phone BEFORE the 804 adds the 686 area code

RICHMOND, Va. -- If you're getting a new phone line and love the 804, you'll want to act fast. Later this year, and possibly as early as February, new phone lines in Central Virginia will be assigned ...