NEW 730 AREA CODE IS COMING TO THE 618 REGION
Starting on July 7, 2023, customers in the 618 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 730 area code when they request new service or an additional line. The 730 area code will co-exist everywhere in this region with the 618 area code. Customers receiving the 730 area code will be required to dial 10 digits (the area code and phone number) for all local calls, just as customers with telephone numbers from the 618 area code do today.
Telephone customers should know the following key facts about the 618/730 area code overlay:- Telephone numbers, including current area code, will not change.
- The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.
-
What is a local call now will remain a local call.
-
Customers in the overlay region will continue to dial 10 digits for local calls within and between the overlay area codes, and 1+10 digits for long distance calls.
-
Customers can still dial just three digits to reach 911 and 988, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 or 811 if those are currently available in their community.
Customers should continue to identify their telephone number as a 10-digit number (3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number), and include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business associates and customers, etc.
Customers should ensure that all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment recognize the new 730 area code as a valid area code and should continue to store or program telephone numbers as 10-digit numbers. Some examples include but are not limited to: stored telephone numbers in contact lists in wireless and cordless phones, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, medical alert devices, safety alarm security systems and gates, ankle monitors, and or other similar equipment. Customers should also ensure their websites, personal and business stationery and printed checks, advertising materials, contact information, and personal or pet ID tags include the area code.
For more information, please contact your local telephone service provider or visit the Illinois Commission website at https://www.icc.illinois.gov/programs/Area-Codes.
Welcome to A-G Communications
A-G Communications and our subsidiaries, Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Company and A-G NetworX, have been serving residential and business customers in Alhambra, Grantfork and the surrounding rural area since 1955.”Our mission is to build and maintain a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure which provides our customers with the fastest and clearest means of communication.”
Our Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network was completed in 2017 and is available to all full-time residents in our Alhambra and Grantfork service area.
High-Speed Internet
A-G NetworX offers Fiber-to-the-Home broadband internet service for the communities of Alhambra, Grantfork and the surrounding rural area.
High Definition Television
Now available with over 180+ Channels + Music!* On the Run? Watch Absolute Cable TV Everywhere
Home Telephone
Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Company offers local telephone service for the communities of Alhambra, Grantfork and the surrounding rural area.
Latest News
WHAT MAKES FIBER-TO-THE-HOME SO SPECIAL?
THE ANSWER IS: BANDWIDTH!
Other Advantages of an FTTH Network:
- More Secure – Fiber Optic cables transmit data using light pulses and are significantly less susceptible to intrusion.
- Less Maintenance – Fiber Optic cable is resistant to corrosion and degradation over time which results in less required maintenance, consistent performance, and incredible reliability.
- Go the Distance – Fiber optic connections maintain their performance over a greater distance than traditional copper cable, making it ideal for rural areas.
- Increasing Value – Access to fast and reliable internet is in high demand and can increase the value of your home.
- FUTURE PROOF – The trend is for Internet-based services and applications to require greater bandwidth to the home for the foreseeable future. A fiber optic network can provide the additional capacity needed, making our network future-proof.
Please give us a call at 618-488-2165, or e-mail at info@agtelco.com, so we can help you put together the ideal package for your needs and budget.
Current Special Offers:
Wireless Route Options
Don’t let your wireless home network slow you down! A low bandwidth router with too many devices connected will slow your Internet access to a crawl. Upgrade to our Premium Router option and our technicians will work with you to optimize your home network. Our Premium Router lease program comes with a high-capacity dual band router and includes our ongoing assistance in monitoring the performance of your network. Upgrade now and get your first month FREE!
E-Care
Sign-up for our new E-Care Portal and get your name entered in a monthly drawing for a Roku Express or Android Tablet.
Upgrade your Internet Speed - Free for 30 days
Get ready for streaming all your favorite Christmas movies and upgrade your Internet Package to the next highest level and we will waive the price increase for the first month.
Network DVR
Record all your favorite shows with the new Network DVR capability from SkitterTV. Add Network DVR to your current service and get the first month free. New Subscribers too!