Where 949 came from
949 was created from a split of 714 in April 1998. The original numbering notice includes Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, and most of Irvine, while documenting boundary exceptions.
The current California listing shows 949 without an overlay. 714 and 657 form a separate neighboring overlay region; 949 should not be described as covering every part of Orange County.
Check boundaries carefully
Municipal and telephone boundaries can differ. The original split included exceptions in Irvine and split coverage in Costa Mesa. Use an actual address and service-area description when location matters.
A number can also be used away from its original numbering location, subject to provider eligibility. An area code alone does not prove where a caller is now.
Use the full number
949 moved to full-number local dialing in the transition supporting the 988 short code. Publish all ten digits, and follow your provider’s instructions about a leading 1.
Keep stored contacts and phone equipment consistent with current dialing rules. Calling charges and included services remain questions for the provider.