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New area code to be introduced in BC as demand for phone numbers increases

My Grand Forks Now Staff
By My Grand Forks Now Staff

A new area code will be introduced in BC on Friday.

According to the Telecommunications Alliance, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with 257 as the area code.

They say the introduction of the new area code is in response to increasing demand for phone numbers.

Existing numbers will will keep the same area code they currently have.

British Columbia is currently served by area codes 236, 250, 604, 672 and 778.

Residents requesting a new phone number may receive one of these area codes until the supply is exhausted.

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