According to the Florida Public Service Commission, the new area code will launch
Jan. 22 and be used in the same communities as the 813 area code, which include
areas like Brandon, Land O' Lakes, Oldsmar, Riverview, Thonotosassa, Town 'n' Country, Valrico and Zephyrhills.
Don't worry, those of you that have the good, and not at all gross, 813 area code can keep it. However, any new customers or anyone adding a service will become a 656er as of Feb. 21.
The Florida Public Service Commission says the new area code should keep Tampa Bay from requiring another one of at least 37 years.
Tampa Bay isn't the only Florida area getting a new area code. Last week, it was announced that Palm Beach County will receive a 728 area code for new numbers as the 561 area code runs out.