# Changing phone number - best practices?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-phone-number-best-practices/785681>\
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**Created:** [May 2, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-phone-number-best-practices/785681 "2017-05-02T00:10:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-phone-number-best-practices/785681/1 "2017-05-02T00:10:50Z")

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I want to change my phone number so my area code matches where I live. I have hundreds of contacts and need to inform them that my number has changed. What is the best way to do this and what have been your experiences if you changed your phone number? Thanks!