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Phone numbers for use in TV shows, films and creative works

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284 points nomilk | 1 comments | 30 Oct 25 21:49 UTC | HN request time: 0.279s | source
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iambateman ◴[31 Oct 25 00:11 UTC] No.45766957[source]▶
Seeing 770-555-5555 on screen has always been a huge pet peeve for me. It really kills the suspension of disbelief for me.
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reaperducer ◴[31 Oct 25 03:46 UTC] No.45768201[source]▶
Back in Bell of Pennsylvania days, 555 was a legitimate prefix. It was used to reach BoPA offices.
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1. bbarnett ◴[31 Oct 25 08:36 UTC] No.45769638[source]▶
It still is, for every area code I believe. It's the same as calling 411 where I am. (Information)