Abbreviation of area code. So that each local area network of a city or region can be reached under its own area code Federal Network Agency assign the area code. This code is dialed for long-distance calls together with a preceding access code, for example "089" for a call to Munich. Which area code when applying for a new one phone number is awarded depends on the geographic location of the applicant. the porting a phone number when moving can only be done within the same local area network.
