Fun with phone numbers, part 1
The 519 area of southern Ontario will soon be joining the growing number of regions that have an area code overlay. The lucky number will be 226.
With the overlay comes 10-digit dialing for local numbers. Starting June 17, 2006, callers who dial 7 digits will get a recorded message telling them that mandatory 10-digit dialing is coming. That date is October 14, 2006.
It's a good thing most of us have touchtone phones now. Imagine actually dialing the extra 3 digits. Oh well, that's progress.
If you're in 519, remember to reprogram your speed dial, fax machine etc.
We've known about this coming for awhile, but now it seems a lot closer. End of public service announcement.
With the overlay comes 10-digit dialing for local numbers. Starting June 17, 2006, callers who dial 7 digits will get a recorded message telling them that mandatory 10-digit dialing is coming. That date is October 14, 2006.
It's a good thing most of us have touchtone phones now. Imagine actually dialing the extra 3 digits. Oh well, that's progress.
If you're in 519, remember to reprogram your speed dial, fax machine etc.
We've known about this coming for awhile, but now it seems a lot closer. End of public service announcement.
posted by droppingpin at 8:16 AM
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