Connecticut Rolls Out new 959 Area Code in 860 Region

The new 959 area code is being introduced in the Connecticut calling region that the 860 area code serves, said a news release from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. PURA said it approved the area code as an overlay to the 860 region to meet customer demand. Customers won't have to change their existing area code, personal phone numbers, or how they dial calls, it said.