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Local 10-digit dialing and a new area code coming to New Brunswick in 2020Residents and businesses encouraged to begin preparing early for new 10-digit dialing FREDERICTON, May 14, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting August 13, 2020, local 10-digit dialing will be introduced in New Brunswick. Residents will need to dial 10 digits – the area code followed by the seven-digit phone number – for all local calls. The introduction of 10-digit dialing is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and will pave the way for the addition of a new area code, 428, in November 2020, as the 506 area code reaches capacity. The ever-growing use of communications services is driving the increase in demand for phone numbers in the region, which means 10-digit local dialing will be required for all wireline and wireless local calls. This dialing method allows for the introduction of a new area code that will create a large supply of new phone numbers. The Telecommunications Alliance, a group of major Canadian telecommunications companies, is leading a public awareness campaign to inform residents and business customers across New Brunswick about local 10-digit dialing and the new area code. "Most regions in Canada have already transitioned to local 10-digit dialing and we are confident these changes will be seamless for residents and businesses in New Brunswick," said Edward Antecol, General Manager of the Canadian Numbering Administrator. "In order to ensure a successful transition, we recommend that people start reprogramming their equipment for 10-digit local dialing now, as most telecommunications companies are already able to support 10-digit dialed calls. By adopting 10-digit dialing early, residents and businesses will be well-prepared by August 2020." How to prepare for 10-digit dialing New area code The Telecommunications Alliance
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