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The 268 area code is the telephone number area code for Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean nation located in the Caribbean Sea. This area code is part of a system known as the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which is a standardized telephone numbering system that assigns telephone numbers in North America and its surrounding areas. The NANP assigns an individually identifiable area code to each geographic region, with the first digit of the area code representing a broad geographic region such as the Caribbean. The remaining three digits are assigned to each country, allowing for all countries within a given geographic region to be distinguishable by their area code.
All numbers using the 268 area code are located within Antigua and Barbuda, and it is the only country in the Caribbean assigned this area code. This makes it easily identifiable for long distance calls and facilitates providing globalized communication. The North American Numbering Plan is also used for mobile phones, fax machines, and Internet access. Many global businesses and government organizations also use and recognize the 268 area code. Within Antigua and Barbuda, most people will use the 268 area code because it is the only option for direct communications with those abroad. This local and international accessibility is made possible thanks to the North American Numbering Plan.