British Columbia To Introduce New Area Code

BY: 

Dave Forde
July 29, 2011

It looks like not only Toronto is growing, but the Province of British Columbia will also be issued a new area code starting June 1, 2013 according to the CRTC.

The Province currently utilizes (250), (604) and (778), and the new area code will be (236). Until 1996, 604 was the only area code in British Columbia. At that time, 250 was introduced to serve the area outside the Greater Vancouver Area. In 2001, area code 778 and 10-digit dialing were introduced in the Greater Vancouver Area, before being extended across the province in 2008.

 

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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