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The 901 area code is an area code that serves West Tennessee in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The 901 area code was first put into service in 2001, when it was formed by a split from the original area code, 615. It was formed in order to meet the growing need for new phone numbers in the state.
The 901 area code is part of the system known as the North American Numbering Plan, which is used to designate phone numbers to different parts of the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. This system is made up of area codes, which are three digit codes that designate geographic regions; exchanges, which are three digit codes that designates individual central office buildings; and lastly, subscriber numbers, which are four digit codes that specifies individual phone lines. This system is maintained by the Federal Communication Commission, and numbers and codes are updated regularly to meet the needs of the growing population.