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changes to local communications 10-digit local dialing: coming soon to area code 902! With the growing popularity of new communications services, the demand for new numbers will soon exceed the supply. That is why, as of August 23, 2014, 10-digit dialing – the area code followed by the telephone number – will apply to all local communications in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. This dialing method paves the way for the addition of the new 782 area code, thus doubling the available phone numbers in the area. Between now and August 23, 2014, business and residential consumers must reprogram telephone functions and communications equipment to comply with 10-digit local dialing. IMportaNt DateS Starting now Business and residential consumers can start dialing the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number for all local calls. Both 7- and 10-digit local dialed calls will be connected without interruption. as of august 23, 2014 People living and working in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island must dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number for all local calls. A network announcement will remind people who forget to include the area code that they need to do so from now on. An important point to keep in mind is that data transmission may be affected by the announcement. It is therefore vital to adopt 10-digit dialing and reprogram all telephone functions and communications equipment to comply with 10-digit local dialing before these measures come into effect on August 23, 2014. as of November 16, 2014 Calls made without the area code will not be completed. as of November 30, 2014 Area code 782 will be gradually introduced and will enable the creation of millions of telephone numbers. This new code will co-exist with area code 902 in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The new code will simply join the current one, with no impact whatsoever on existing telephone numbers – a real advantage. This new area code will only be assigned to new numbers. It is important to note that once this new code has been introduced, telephone numbers using the current 902 area code will continue to be assigned to customers until no more numbers are available.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:32:46 +0000

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