NPA definition

NPA or the “Number Plan Area” also referred to as an “area code” refers to the three digit code which precedes the NXX in a dialing sequence and identifies the general calling area within the North American Numbering Plan scope to which a call is to be routed (i.e., NPA/NXX-XXXX).
NPA means Numbering Plan Area, referred to as an area code and the three digit indicator that is defined by the “A”, “B” and “C” digits of a 10-digit telephone number within the NANP.

Examples of NPA in a sentence

  • NPS site based staff and relevant NPA staff will be trained in positive behavior strategies prior to working with students.

  • This Section 7.7 establishes the terms and conditions governing the provision to Requesting Carrier by Ameritech of manual and automated Local and intrastate intraLATA, interstate intraLATA Operator Toll and Assist Services (“OS”), and Home NPA Directory Assistance service and Information Call Completion Services (“DA”).

  • After attending one meeting during the school year (including Extended School Year), upon request, a CONTRACTOR who is providing NPA services may request payment for services for attending any additional meetings mandated by the LEA.

  • A service whereby callers may request directory assistance information outside their LATA or Home NPA (the geographic numbering plan from which a call originates) for a listed telephone number for residential, business and government accounts throughout the 50 states.


More Definitions of NPA

NPA. (“Numbering Plan Area”) (sometimes referred to as an “Area Code”) is the three digit indicator which is designated by the first three digits of each 10-digit telephone number within the NANP. There are two general categories of NPA, “Geographic NPAs” and “Non-Geographic NPAs”. A “Geographic NPA” is associated with a defined geographic area, and all telephone numbers bearing such NPA are associated with services provided within that geographic area. A “Non-Geographic NPA,” also known as a “Service Access Code (SAC Code)” is typically associated with a specialized telecommunications service which may be provided across multiple geographic NPA areas. 500, 700, 800, 888, and 900, are examples of Non-Geographic NPAs.
NPA means the Numbering Plan Area code used by the Company to indicate the various geographical areas within the Company’s operating territory.
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NPA is also sometimes referred to as an area code. There are two general categories of NPAs, "Geographic NPAs" and "Non-Geographic NPAs." A Geographic NPA is associated with a defined geographic area, and all telephone numbers bearing such NPA are associated with services provided within that geographic area. A Non-Geographic NPA, also known as a "Service Access Code" or "SAC Code," is typically associated with a specialized telecommunications service which may be provided across multiple geographic NPA areas; 800, 900, 700, 500 and 888 are examples of Non-Geographic NPAs.