YELLOWKNIFE, NT, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Starting May 31, 10-digit dialing will become mandatory for all local calls in the three exchanges of Yellowknife (including Dettah), Behchokǫ̀, and Whatì (867 area code). Local calls dialed with seven digits will be interrupted by a network message asking the caller to hang up and redial using 10 digits – the area code and the seven digit number.
Residents and businesses need to add their area code to programmed numbers in all of their communications devices and equipment including wireline and wireless phones, auto dialers, computers, alarm systems and lifeline equipment. They should also include their 10-digit phone numbers on stationary, cheques, advertising, and update their employee, client, supplier, and other databases.
Additional information is available on the Telecommunications Alliance website at dial10.ca.
Canada's major communications service providers have joined forces to develop a communications campaign informing the public about the introduction of 10-digit dialing and new area codes in certain calling areas. For more information, please visit dial10.ca.
SOURCE Telecommunications Alliance
Source: Telecommunications Alliance, Lucie Papineau Pugliese, [email protected], 514 236-3164
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