Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Original North American area codes" in English language version.
(NANPA] relies on a tried-and-true methodology that considers factors like customer confusion.
The Number 5 Crossbar System ... can be used for as few as four digits in a subscriber number, or as many as 11 digits may be used to code the called subscriber completely. (abstract)
The Number 5 Crossbar System ... can be used for as few as four digits in a subscriber number, or as many as 11 digits may be used to code the called subscriber completely. (abstract)