Get ready to see another area code in your contacts list. The Maryland Public Service Commission has announced a new area code — 227 — that will serve the same locations as the 240 and 301 area codes.

Come June 14, 2023 Maryland residents will notice some local phone numbers starting with a 227 area code. READ MORE:https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/maryland-to-add-new-227-area-code-once-240 ...

Parts of Maryland will soon get a new area code.The Maryland Public Service Commission on Wednesday announced 227 will be the new area code in the same geographic area currently served by the 240 and ...

Facing a shortage of new phone numbers to distribute in several Maryland counties, state officials have announced the upcoming rollout of a new area code — 227 — which will be used in areas currently ...