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New 382 area code to roll out next year for southwestern OntarioAccording to the CRTC, the new area code will be gradually phased in starting on June 17, 2023, creating millions of new phone numbers.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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368 calling: New Alberta area code launches SaturdayThe 368 area code is the result of a decision by the CRTC and is intended to meet the continuously growing demand for new telephone numbers, according to a news release.ConsumerApr 23, 2022
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New 753 area code for eastern Ontario introduced to meet demand for telephone numbersA new local area code will start appearing in eastern Ontario by late March. This is the first new code for the region since 343 was introduced 12 years ago.CanadaJan 26, 2022
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New southern Ontario area code 742 coming for phone numbers in OctoberWhile most residents correspond southern Ontario with area codes such as 416, 905 and 289 -- 742 will come into effect on Oct. 16, 2021.CanadaJun 16, 2021
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CRTC approves new telephone area code for Saskatchewan, 474The CRTC approved 474 as a third area code in Saskatchewan that will come into effect in about 2 1/2 years.CanadaMay 14, 2019
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Saskatchewan could get a third area codeA notice on the CRTC website says the telecommunications regulator is planning on adding the 474 area code saying that the 306 and 639 area codes could be exhausted by June 2022.CanadaJul 23, 2018
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Southwestern Ontario getting new 548 area codeThe region of southwestern Ontario currently served by area codes 226 and 519 will be getting a third area code next year.Jan 20, 2015
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Alberta to get a new area code in 2016The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced Wednesday that it will introduce a new area code for Alberta in 2016.ConsumerOct 30, 2013
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New area code coming for B.C.Phone users in British Columbia will be getting a new area code starting next month.May 31, 2013
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