Mr. Lee said calls within those communities would not require any area codes for the time being.

Most calls require between 4 and 32 "counts" (where a count is roughly one step).

The "call" may be made by one member, and does not require a second.

The proliferation of cellphones, with which almost every call requires an area code, has had an impact as well.

In addition, since this date all calls require ten-digit dialing.

All calls from one area to the other require the area code to always be dialled.

Not every call requires that the caller leave a name.

Except in those moments when the call of duty has required you to share minds.

But even local calls would require the dialing of 11 digits inside Manhattan under this plan.

The commission's call for a new, more powerful national intelligence chief would require Congressional legislation.