!!! Overview [{$pagename}] ([Easily Recognizable Code]) is a three-digit [Telephone Number] used in abbreviated dialing in some telephone administrations of the [North American Numbering Plan] ([NANP]). These 8 ERCs, called service codes, are not used as [Area Codes]. [{$pagename}] numbers are used to access to special services. For [example]: * [2-1-1]: Community services and information * [3-1-1]: Municipal government services, non-emergency number * [4-1-1]: Directory assistance * [5-1-1]: Traffic information or police non-emergency services * [6-1-1]: Telephone company (telco) customer service and repair * [7-1-1]: TDD and Relay Services for the deaf and hard of hearing * [8-1-1]: Underground public utility location (United States);[1] non-emergency health information and services (Canada) * [9-1-1]: Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and rescue services) [4-1-1] and [6-1-1] are commonly used within the [United States], but not officially assigned by the [Federal Communications Commission]. !! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }]