Starting this fall, you will need to dial ten digits for all local calls. 

The change goes into effect on Sunday, October 24th and affects 7-digit dialing. 

The Federal Communications Commission says the change is to help implement the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.

On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.

The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the transition to 988, Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255.

The change affects much of the country, not just here in Nevada. 

You will also need to update stored telephone numbers for services such as call forwarding, call screening, and call blocking to include the area code and telephone number.

You can read the FCC's order below - 

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