Area code 573, Telephone prefix in central Missouri, US
Area code 573 is a telephone prefix serving a region in central Missouri, United States. It covers a large territory where millions of people live and work, including major cities like Columbia and Jefferson City.
This numbering plan was created in 1996 when authorities needed to split the earlier 314 area code to provide more numbers for the growing region. The separation happened as demand for telephone services increased across central Missouri.
The area code region connects major educational institutions, including the University of Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University.
When calling within this region, you must dial all ten digits, including the area code and the seven-digit local number. This ensures your call reaches the correct destination.
The telephone prefix manages 786 different number combinations, ranging from 573-200-XXXX through 573-999-XXXX for local communications.
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