NEPA, you are wearing me down.......Phone Poll (Scranton, Wilkes-Barre: transplants, house)

[Lehigh Valley Native]

but I refuse to assimilate and give up my 484 area code (Lehigh Valley Cell area code).

Moving to an area where they don't have 10 digit dialing (NEPA) took some getting use to. At first when I gave out my number, they assumed it was 570-484-XXXX.
Now I say Area code, 484-XXX-XXXX and get these strange looks, along the lines of....are you from one of them terrorist countries with that number.

We have no land lines and no plans on wasting the money on one, when we have three cell phone numbers.

All you transplants, what did you do when you moved here? Those leaving NEPA, what do you plan on doing?

eta:
Our third line is for my son and he did assimilate and ask for a 570 area code on his cell line.

[greentown]

Originally Posted by Lehigh Valley Native

But I refuse to assimilate and give up my 484 area code (Lehigh Valley Cell area code).

Moving to an area where they don't have 10 digit dialing (NEPA) took some getting use to. At first when I gave out my number, they assumed it was 570-484-XXXX.
Now I say Area code, 484-XXX-XXXX and get these strange looks, along the lines of....are you from one of them terrorist countries with that number.

We have no land lines and no plans on wasting the money on one, when we have three cell phone numbers.

This whole area used to be under the 717 area code, then it was changed to 570. It was a big change at the time, but we adjusted. I don't think it's a big deal to use your area code because alot of people do use their cell phones and depending on where you bought your phone, it's fairly common to have a different area code.

[irishLASSIE333]

I still have my out-of-state area code, but I am considering making the switch to 570 when the time comes to renew my contract.
I live here now, so it may be time to make a change. . .and I admit, I wouldn't mind having a new number. . .a number I won't be giving to some people who know my current number.

[ScranBarre]

Speaking of cell phones, does anyone know if cell phone exchanges are usually concentrated around a particular area? For example when one speaks of land-lines they know that the predominant Kingston numbers are 283, 287, 288, 331, or 714. They know that Wilkes-Barre is generally 208 and 819-827. Pittston is 602, 603, 654, 655, and 883. Scranton has a slew including 340-348 and 969. Mountain Top is 403 or 474. Bear Creek is 472. Lake Ariel is 689 or 698, etc., etc. In terms of cell phone exchanges are these normally traceable to specific communities as well?

[irishLASSIE333]

Maybe years ago, but something tells me not so much any longer. . .My parents, brother and myself are all on a family plan, and our area codes are the only digits our respective numbers have in common. Then again, I come from a very congested area. . .

[BLUEDIAMOND64]

We had the summer house in the 1960 and 70's with the old 717. Have to adjust to life changes, I wish this was the worse thing I ever had to adjust to. An area code change in NY took us by surprise after 31 years. Had to adust with a 409 when they told us there were no more 296 available. Have 2 cell phones one with 914 and the other with 845. Don't sweat the small stuff.

The Hat

[ff18wife]

We kept our NJ cell #. Plan on switching to ATT soon. Still debating on keeping the old # or going with 2 570 #'s. The jury is still out on that one.

I told hubby we can keep the NJ # as long as we get good long distance coverage with our plan so we'll see.

[I LOVE PA!]

I don't think it is a problem keeping an old cell phone number as most cell phones have free long distance. I do know that many people still do not have free long distance on their land line, so they could be a little resentful if you want a phone call from them. I only have basic service on my land line, which cost about $12.00 a month, so if I did not have cell phone service at my home (and some do not) it would be a considerable cost to phone you if you kept your area code from the area you moved from.

[FightinPhils]

I would think it would be inconvenient to live here with an out-of-area area code. If anyone local wanted to call you from their home phone, it would be a long distance call for them.

[BLUEDIAMOND64]

Mr. Krabs,

Did you know that Verizon landline has a great plan that I believe is $49.99 a month for anywhere you want to call within the US. We have it now but when we first moved here it wasn't available. More and more people are opting for this great plan, no more long distance charges on my home phone.

The Hat