1-900

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1-900

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From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 900, the North American premium charge area code.

adjective 900 · (900)

not comparable Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number. If you're looking for a pretty lady who will whisper sweet nothings into your ear, call 1-900-TRIPLE-X tonight. Additional charges may apply. Not available in all areas. You must be 18 or older to call.

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@misc{1_900_2026,
  title = {1-900},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/1-900},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}