(Ottawa) As of next Saturday, October 22, three new area codes will be introduced in Quebec.
Posted at 9:14 a.m.
The new area code 263 will appear in Montreal in the area where area codes 514 and 438 are currently used.
Area code 354 will be introduced in the area served by area codes 450 and 579 on the outskirts of Montreal, while area code 468 will be assigned to areas currently served by area codes 819 and 873.
Businesses using telecommunications systems with toll restrictions will need to add 263, 354 and 468 as valid area codes.
The Telecommunications Alliance explains that the introduction of these new area codes will substantially increase the bank of telephone numbers available to meet the current and future needs of consumers and businesses.
The Alliance reports that after October 22, consumers and businesses requiring new telephone service may be assigned a number with a new area code.
Existing numbers will retain the same area code and local calling areas will remain the same. On the other hand, special numbers like 211, 311, 411, 611, 911 will continue to be dialed with the three digits only.