AT&T created the American area code system in 1947. Because lower numbers had less travel and were quicker to dial, larger cities were given lower area codes (excluding 0). The top 5 cities: New York 212, Chicago 312, Philadelphia 215, Los Angeles 213, and Detroit 313.

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AT&T created the American area code system in 1947. Because lower numbers had less travel and were quicker to dial, larger cities were given lower area codes (excluding 0). The top 5 cities: New York 212, Chicago 312, Philadelphia 215, Los Angeles 213, and Detroit 313.
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Fun Fact: AT&T created the American area code system in 1947. Because lower numbers had less travel and were quicker to dial, larger cities were given lower area codes (excluding 0). The top 5 cities: New York 212, Chicago 312, Philadelphia 215, Los Angeles 213, and Detroit 313.

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