All phone numbers on post are in the 301 area code unless otherwise indicated. Fort Meade DSN is 312-622-xxxx. National Security Agency numbers are 301-688-xxxx.
The use of hand-held mobile phones and devices (without a hands-free capability) while operating a motor vehicle is strictly prohibited on DoD installations.
It is illegal to text and operate a motor vehicle in Maryland.
Cell Phone usage while driving in Maryland and on Fort Meade
It is illegal in the state of Maryland to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle. On Fort Meade and neighboring installations, it is against regulations to drive while using a cell phone without a hands-free device.
On Post Transportation
Fort Meade is virtually a city in itself. It consists of 5,400 acres with 65.5 paved miles, 3.3 miles of secondary roads and about 1,300 buildings. There is a very LIMITED bus shuttle on post. Having your own vehicle is highly recommended.
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.
