Area code
706
706 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Georgia, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 706 at a glance
NANPA lists 777 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 706, held by 51 holders across 112 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1992-05-03 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 762 (2006-05-16) |
| Prefixes in use | 777 |
| Pooled prefixes | 484 (62%) |
| Rate centers | 112 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 51 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-12 to 2023-08-16 (276 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 130 |
Rate centers in area code 706
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA | 110 | 14% |
| COLUMBUS | 92 | 12% |
| ATHENS | 60 | 8% |
| ROME | 41 | 5% |
| DALTON | 35 | 5% |
| LAGRANGE | 26 | 3% |
| CALHOUN | 14 | 2% |
| WEST POINT | 14 | 2% |
| 104 other rate centers | 385 | 50% |
Who holds the prefixes in 706
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 171 (22%). 62% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 171 | 22% |
| Verizon Wireless | 102 | 13% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 73 | 9% |
| Powertel Atlanta Licenses | 59 | 8% |
| Level 3 Communications | 48 | 6% |
| Windstream Georgia Communications | 41 | 5% |
| 45 other carriers | 283 | 36% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 706
- 1947-01-01 Area code 404, named as the parent of 706 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1992-05-03 Area code 706 went into service.
- 2006-05-16 Area code 762 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 706.
Area codes nearest to 706
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 706
130 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 14 |
| Augusta, GA | 13 |
| Athens, GA | 10 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 706 numbers
3,160 FCC complaints are on file for 2,612 numbers in 706, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 |
| 2024 | 178 |
| 2025 | 182 |
Other area codes in Georgia
Georgia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 706 is one of them.
Next to 706 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 706 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 706 was first assigned in Georgia. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Georgia next to a 706 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 706
Where is area code 706?
NANPA assigns area code 706 to Georgia, United States.
In which state does area code 706 sit?
Georgia. 706 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 706 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 706 are Columbus, GA, Augusta, GA and Athens, GA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 706?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 706, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 171 prefixes or 22%.
Which time zone does 706 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 706 as Eastern (E).
What year did 706 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1992-05-03, so 706 has been in use since 1992.
Does area code 706 have an overlay?
Yes. 762 (in service 2006-05-16) shares the same area with 706, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 706?
The area codes closest to 706, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 404 (about 29 miles), 678 (about 30 miles), 943 (about 30 miles), 470 (about 31 miles) and 770 (about 31 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 706 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 777 prefixes in service in 706, spread over 112 rate centers and 51 holders.
Are there complaints about 706 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 3,160 complaints for 2,612 numbers in 706. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.