Alaska Communications Supports 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline with Implementation of 10-digit Dialing
25 Mars 2021 - 1:55PM
Business Wire
Beginning April 24, 2021, Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK)
will begin a six-month transition to help customers prepare for
10-digit dialing for all phone calls, including local calls.
This change supports the introduction of 988 abbreviated dialing
for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The transition period
will help customers prepare for 10-digit dialing, which will be
required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) beginning
Oct. 24, 2021.
“Changing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s current
hotline number into an easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code will
quickly connect people in crisis with life-saving resources,” said
Bill Bishop, president and CEO of Alaska Communications. “This is a
positive step for our community, as Alaska consistently sees some
of the highest suicide rates in the country.”
To further support access to mental health resources, Alaska
Communications will make a donation to the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention, Alaska Chapter.
988 will be available nationwide starting July 16, 2022. In the
meantime, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call
1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of
advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and
consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable,
advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the
most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the
contiguous U.S. For more information, visit
www.AlaskaCommunications.com or www.alsk.com.
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