FCC RELEASES FACT SHEET ON FUTURE CHANGES
                          IN TELEPHONE NUMBERING


Several important changes will affect the North American Numbering
Plan during the next few years.  These changes involve new area
codes, new dialing procedures, and new carrier identification
codes.

These changes will require telephone companies to modify their
network switches.  They will also require some users to modify
their customer premises equipment.  The equipment affected includes
payphones and privately owned switchboards (generically known as
private branch exchanges or PBXs).

A Fact Sheet has been prepared to answer the most frequently asked
questions about upcoming changes in telephone numbers.  It also
provides sources of further information and assistance. 

                                    FCC

Copies of the Fact Sheet can be obtained by contacting the Industry
Analysis Division, Common Carrier Bureau, at (202) 632-0745.