Area Code 301
The area code is generally formed by adding up a number of geographical locations in the globe. That may include hundreds of telephone exchanges, cities or a number of countries. This arrangement method was developed by AT&T and Bell Laboratories in the 1940's, and since 1947 this system has been used for various technological and administrative purposes. Typically this method was standardized by the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
The entire US is divided into various area codes for administrative and communication needs. Area code 301 was one of the original area codes established in 1947, and was the exclusive area code for the entire state of Maryland until it was split to form 410 on October 6, 1991. Mainly this area code is formed by a greater portion of Maryland State located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia to the south and west, Pennsylvania to the north, and Delaware to the east.
17 countries are included into this area code 301. Baltimore, Carroll, Montgomery, Frederick, Howard, Washington are various famous countries which are included in this area code. The province under area code 301 covers 218 cities and 775 Exchanges in all. Some of the cities under area code 301 are Annapolis, Bel Alton, Boonsboro, California, Churchton, Coltons Point, Hollywood, Middletown, Scotland, Westernport and so on. Total population under area code 301 is approximately 2, 587, 425.
Geography of area code 301 is so prominent and beautiful. The highest point in Maryland is Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain, in the southwest corner of Garrett County, near the border with West Virginia and near the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River. One of Maryland's ski areas, Wisp, is located close to Backbone Mountain. Close to the small town of Hancock, in western Maryland, about two-thirds of the way across the state, there is only about 1 mile (2 km) between its borders. This geographical curiosity makes Maryland the narrowest state, bordered by the Mason-Dixon Line to the north, and the north-arching Potomac River to the south.
The Transportation of area code 301 is well connected to major cities of that area and headquartered in the Hanover area of unincorporated Anne Arundel County, oversees transportation in the state. There are several highways attach entire the area code 301; few of these are I-95, which enters the northeast portion of the state, I-68 connects the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock, I-83 connects Baltimore to southern central Pennsylvania and many more.
The telecommunications service providers of the region under area code 301 include well-known ones like Maryland Telephone, South Maryland Cable & Connector Inc-, Telecommunications Access of Maryland, Hughes Network Systems LLC, Telkonet Communications Inc etc. Along with offering telephone services throughout the area, the service providers also offer high-speed Internet, wireless devices, cable TV etc.They are much reliable and provide consumer the right equipment and the highest quality of services.