A new area code, 465, will be added to New York City’s telephone system. The New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) announced on the 13th that it will assign the new area code 465 to new telephone service applicants in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
The NYSPSC expects that the 465-area code will be issued starting in late 2026, when the current area codes 347, 718, 917, and 929 are expected to run out of available numbers. Unlike in 1984, when some users of area code 212 were forced to switch to 718, the addition of area code 465 will not impact existing subscribers. The new area code will be assigned only to new customers.
The decision to add area code 465 comes as the supply of available numbers within the existing area codes has reached saturation due to the widespread use of smartphones and portable internet access cards.