Area code 469 is an overlay of 214 and 972, serving the Dallas metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, including Plano, Irving, and Garland. Introduced in 1999, it helped address growing demand in one of the fastest-expanding urban regions in the country. Ten-digit dialing is required across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. While 214 retains prestige, 469 has become widely used in business and residential sectors. Area code 469 reflects Dallas’s continual growth, innovation, and urban sprawl, symbolizing the region’s status as a major player in finance, tech, and culture.