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New area code for eastern QuébecQUÉBEC, May 23, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting in November 2018, the new area code 367 will be introduced in the region currently served by area codes 418 and 581 in the eastern part of Québec. The introduction of this new area code is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and is intended to meet the continuously growing demand for new telephone numbers. The growth in use of communications services is driving the increased demand for phone numbers in the region. "The introduction of a new area code creates millions of additional telephone numbers without affecting the existing numbers," said Glen Brown, Director of the Canadian Numbering Administrator. "The new area code 367 will be added to the current 418 and 581 area codes already in use in Québec." The new area code will be available starting on November 24, 2018. After this date, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with the new area code. Numbers withthe new 367 area code will only be assigned to customers once the existing inventory of 418 and 581 numbers is depleted. The introduction of a new area code in a region does not affect the local calling areas or the way long distance calls are dialed. Special numbers like 9-1-1 will still be dialed using only three digits. Currently, the 418 and 581 area codes are serving the eastern region of Québec, which includes the major communities of Alma, Chicoutimi, La Malbaie, Lévis, Montmagny, Québec, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, St-Georges-de-Beauce, St-Félicien and Thetford Mines. Other new area codes in Canada Background information The Telecommunications Alliance
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