What is area code 996?

Area code 996 is a telephone area code serving the state of Alaska in the United States. It was created in 2001 when the previous area code, 907, was approaching exhaustion due to the rapid growth of mobile phones and the increasing demand for new telephone numbers.

Area code 996 covers a large region of Alaska, including the cities of Anchorage, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, Palmer, Seward, and Soldotna. It also covers many rural areas of the state, such as the Aleutian Islands, the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, and the North Slope Borough.

The primary industry in this area is oil and gas production, followed by fishing, tourism, and military bases. The lifestyle in this region is reflective of Alaska's traditional values, and many Alaskan Native tribes are represented in the area code 996 region.

The most significant advantage of having area code 996 is that it offers excellent connectivity among the people living there. Residents can easily connect with people living in other parts of Alaska as well as other states. Additionally, it is much easier for businesses and enterprises to establish and run their operations due to better connectivity, and opportunities in places such as Anchorage.