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10-DIGIT LOCAL DIALING |
10-digit local dialing is now mandatory in specific
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The huge growth in the popularity of phone services and technology that’s
been experienced across the country over the last several years has led to an
important increase in the demand for new phone numbers.
Therefore, all
Cogeco Digital phone customers must always dial the 10-digit telephone number of
the person they wish to reach, whether it is a local call or a long distance
call anywhere in North America.
In order to meet this demand, 10-digit
local dialing is the solution. |
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What is 10-digit dialing?
In which regions will 10-digit dialing become
necessary?
Where will the new area
codes be added?
Will your phone
number change?
Reprogram your
telephone equipment
Not to forget
tips and dates to remember |
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What is 10-digit
dialing?
10-digit local dialing means that when dialing a local
number, you’ll simply need to add the 3-digit area code to the 7-digit phone
number you’ve always called.
For your safety and convenience, the 911
Emergency services number will NOT change in any way – it will still require
that you dial only 3 digits
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In which regions will 10-digit dialing become
necessary?
10-digit local dialing is now necessary for people
living and working in the following regions:
• 418 Eastern Québec
• 450 Montréal’s surrounding regions
• 514 Island of Montréal
• 519 South-Western Ontario
• 613 Eastern Ontario
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705 North-Eastern Ontario
• 819 Northern,
Central and Western
Québec | | |
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Where will the new area codes be added?
After October, two new area codes will be added to the 514 region
in Québec and the 519 region in Ontario. The new area code numbers will
be:
• 438 in Québec’s 514 region
• 226 in Ontario’s 519
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Will your phone number change?
The new area codes will
only be assigned to new telephone numbers and will coexist with the current area
codes in the same regions. So your phone number will not
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REPROGRAM YOUR
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND USE
10-DIGIT LOCAL DIALING STARTING
NOW |
After October, all local calls must be preceded by the
area code. Otherwise, they will not go through. To be sure that you’re prepared,
add the area code to all programmed numbers in any telecommunication equipment
you have, such as:
• Speed-dial
lists
• Fax machines
• Alarm and security systems*
• Equipment for the hearing impaired
• Cellular phones and other wireless devices
• Modems and Internet dial-up systems
• Telephone options and functions (such as Call
Forwarding, etc.)
If you have questions or would like more information
now, please visit www.dial10.ca. |
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10-digit dialing = Area Code +
7-Digit Phone Number
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