OTTAWA, ON, March 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting March 26, the new 753 area code will be introduced in the region currently served by area codes 343 and 613 in Ontario. The introduction of the new area code is in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the region, ensuring residents and businesses continue to have enough numbers to meet demand well into the future.
"The new area code will be introduced gradually starting on March 26. After this date, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with the new area code," said Kelly T. Walsh, Program Manager of the Canadian Numbering Administrator.
- Existing numbers keep the same area code
- Local calling areas remain the same
- All local calls will require 10 digits (area code + local number)
- Special numbers such as 211, 311, 411, 611 and 911 will still be dialed using only three digits
- Business customers using communications systems that restrict long distance calling will need to add 753 as a local area code.
Canada's major communications service providers have joined forces to develop a communications campaign informing the public about the introduction of new area codes in certain calling areas. For more information about new area codes in Canada, please visit newareacodes.ca.
SOURCE Telecommunications Alliance
Lucie Papineau Pugliese, [email protected], 514 236-3164
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