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Statesman LogoHearst Newspapers LogoSkip to main contentTRENDING:Austin weather|Texas THC rules|30 wealthiest Texans|10 best tacos in AustinNews//Local NewsAustin Answered: Who has the 737 area code, and can you still get 512?By Connor BrownFeb 22, 2018

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There are two kinds of Austinites: Those with 512 phone numbers … and those without.

Since its introduction in 2013, the 737 area code in Central Texas has become a blatant social marker distinguishing recent transplants from longtime residents. Seeking to blend in with the locals, newcomers or people switching numbers may have asked for a 512 number from their carrier — only to be told that no such numbers are available.

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All of this prompted Kelvin Thompson to ask our Austin Answered project: “How many folks have gotten the new 737 area code? What’s it like having that strange area code?”

Read the full story on mystatesman.com to find out the answers to both questions — and learn about a couple of ways you can still get a 512 number.

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