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10 -digit phone numbers go into effect June 17
Growing popularity of cell phones and Internet adds to high demand for new numbers
THE HURON EXPOSITOR • MARCH 15, 2006 PAGE 19
Hilary Long
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People and business in Huron
County and the entire region
serviced by the 519 area code will
have to dial 10 digits as of June 17.
The 10 digits, the area code
followed by the phone number, will
have to be dialed .for all local
communications.
Due in part to the growing
popularity of cell phones and the
Internet, regions across North
America have recently seen a
dramatic increase in the demand
for new phone numbers.
It is not uncommon for business
and families to have more than one
number, driving up the demand for
more numbers. Thlecommunications
Alliance, which includes Bell,
Rogers, Telus, Fido, Telebec,
Allstream, Videotron amd Ontario
Telecommunications Association,
says the solution for this increase is
10 digit dialing.
The addition of a new area code to
a region, of which Southwestern
Ontario will receive, enables the
creations of over 7 million new
phone numbers.
The new area code of 226 will be
added to this region. The new codes
will be introduced starting in
October and will coexist with the
current 519 code.
The new area code will have no
affect on current numbers. Instead
of dividing the 519 region which is
heavily populated, the overlay
method can simply be added to this
area. Telecommunications
industry members and governments
agencies judged the overlay method
to be more practical and
appropriate.
The new 226 area code will be
introduced gradually and be
assigned to new numbers only, once
all numbers in the existing code
have been exhausted.
There are a number of things
business and home -owners can do
now to ensure a seamless
transition. All necessary
adjustments must be made prior to
June 17.
These include reprogramming
communication functions, systems
-and equipment to include the area
code; providing the area code with
your telephone, fax, cell and page
number; and ensure the 10 digit
number appears on all personal and
commercial documents. Do not put
the area code in brackets, this may
make others think it is optional.
Between June and October there
will be a transition period. At this
time communications using only
seven digits will be connected, only
after a network announcement
informs the user to dial the 10
digits next time. This may disrupt
data (fax and Internet)
transmissions.
Telecommunications Alliance
recommends business adopt the 10
digit system right away.
The 519 area code is not the only
one being effected. Regions of
eastern Ontario and western
Quebec will have to adopt the
method as . well. Other regions, like
Toronto, already have this system
in place. It is predicted North
America will use the system in a
few years as the number of
available phone numbers decreases.
The emergency 9-1-1 number is
not affected, nor are 310 numbers.
The 10 digits will need to be used
when calling from 519 to 519, 519 to
226 (as of October 2006), 519 to 705,
226 to 226,) 226 to 519, and 226 to
705. .
Long distance charges and dialing
will remain the same are there are
no charges when making local calls
on the 10 digit system.
For more information please visit
www.dia110.com
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