[Calvin Locke]

Did you know that area codes were originally laid out by population density?

This was to minimize the pulse dialing overhead that would tie up the long distance lines without providing revenue.

Hence, NYC was 5 clicks, LA/Chicago 6 clicks, and Hawaii/Alaska 26 clicks.

[Gaffer]

Thanks

[TexasGator]

“Did you know that area codes were originally laid out by population density?
This was to minimize the pulse dialing overhead that would tie up the long distance lines without providing revenue.”

Close. Actually based on incoming call density.