Ten-digit dialing

Ten-digit dialing

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Due to the growing demand of phone numbers, 2 new area codes are being introduced to the greater Toronto area effective March 25, 2013.

New Area Codes	Existing Area Codes
437	416/647
365	905/289

New telephone numbers assigned in the 416/647 region may be given the 437 area code.
New telephone numbers assigned in the 905/289 region may be given the 365 area code.
Existing customers will keep their current area codes and phone numbers.
Local and long distance calling for the new 437 code will be the same as the current 416 and 647 area codes.
Local and long distance calling for the new 365 code will be the same as the current 905 and 289 area codes.

For more information about the new area codes, consult their respective pages on the CRTC Web site.

In areas where ten-digit dialing is required for all local calls, you need to dial the three-digit area code and the seven-digit phone number.
You won't be required to change your existing seven-digit telephone number, only add the three-digit area code.
The geographic boundaries that govern long distance haven't changed.
All three-digit numbers, including 211, 311, 411, 611, 811, and 911 emergency service (where applicable) remain the same.
If your area has ten-digit dialing, ensure all of your communications equipment and systems reflect it:
- Speed-dial lists
- Modems and Internet connections
- Telephones, including call options and functions such as Call Forwarding
- Computers and fax machines
- Databases
- Auto-dial systems
- Mobile devices
- Alarm company