Montana Could Run Out of 406 Phone Numbers by 2033

Montanans take pride in the "406" moniker. Growing up in Wisconsin, I never had an area with a single area code.

It feels like "406" is a Montana banner now instead of just a area code.

Will we run out of 406 phone numbers?

The Daily Montanan published an article on March 3 explaining how the Public Service Commission is requesting "analysis that would help delay running out of 406 numbers."

They say that the North American Numbering Plan Administrator says Montana could run out of "406" phone numbers by 2033.

First off, I’ve never thought of assigning phone numbers as an actual job, but I suppose someone has to maintain order.

Second, we aren't running out of phone numbers necessarily, but we're running out of "NXX" numbers, which are the three digits that follow the area code. If you want to get into the weeds, then check out the Daily Montanan article above.

The article was posted on the r/Montana Reddit page, and Montanans let their voices be heard, as you'd expect.

Maybe the first popular thing the PSC has ever done. - KirbStompKillah (What a username)

Wow, truly looking out for what people want. They want us to have 406 area codes AND $406 power bills. - Copropositor

Why don't they focus their effort on utility rates and stop the **** of Montana? Bunch of jokers and shills for NWE... -FixerQuick