The state has other recognizable area codes like 720 and 970; however, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Public Utilities Commission said phone numbers with the 970 area code are ...

Starting in the first quarter of 2026, residents in the 970 region asking for a new service or an additional phone line may be assigned a new 748 area code.

Folks used to starting their number with 970 -- which includes most of the Western Slope and northern Colorado -- could get the 748 area code instead if they register for a new phone number or add ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - If you plan on getting a new phone number, don’t expect the number to begin with 970. Starting Monday, July 7, the 970 area code will change to 748.

Parts of northern and western Colorado will be adding a new area code, 748, to accommodate growth. The 748 area code will cover the same geographic area as the existing 970 area code.

The new area code will serve the same areas as the 970 region, which includes Aspen, Breckenridge, Durango, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Loveland ...

All current customers will keep their existing phone numbers and area codes The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change What is a local call now will remain a ...