Area code 900
Where is area code 900?
Premium-rate, not a location
Calling a 900 number costs extra.
| Type | Premium-rate (pay per call) |
|---|---|
| Who pays | The caller, often per minute |
| Works from | The US, Canada and most of the Caribbean |
| Dialing format | 1-900-XXX-XXXX |
| In use since | 1971 |
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Questions
- What is a 900 number?
- A premium-rate number. The caller pays a fee on top of normal call charges, often per minute, and the fee shows up on the phone bill.
- How do I block 900 numbers?
- Ask your phone company to block calls to 900 numbers. Most US carriers offer this for free.