This configuration existed until 1995 when area code 334 was added for the southeastern part of the state.
It had an overlay area code 938 added in 2010, which required ten-digit dialing.
Ten-digit dialing began on October 12, 2019 and "659" numbers became assignable as of November 12, 2019.
The date has not yet been determined, but ten-digit dialing will be required ahead of such overlay.
Ten-digit dialing began in June 2010 and "938" numbers became assignable as of July 10, 2010.