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The 917 area code is the area code for the New York City metropolitan area. It was created in 1992 as a split from the original 212 area code, which has served the area since 1947. The 917 area code includes the five boroughs of the city, as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.
The area code system used in North America is known as the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). It allows for the delineation of geographic regions within the continent, making it possible to identify the locations of incoming phone calls. To accomplish this, area codes are placed into geographical divisions and assigned to specific regions. The system also supports the growth of communication networks throughout the continent, allowing for larger amounts of numbers to be made available as needed.