The new area code is one of several new codes being introduced across the country according to Bell Canada Enterprises. The introduction of the new code is the result of decisions by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), responding to a spike in demand for communication services its website says.
The last time Manitoba got a new area code was in 2012 when ‘431’ code was introduced.
Manitoba was on track to exhaust all numbers under the current area codes by December 2023 according to reports.
Exhaustion of numbers is due in part to an increase in devices requiring a SIM card and telephone number to operate, including phones, tablets, and even traffic signals.
The new area codes will only affect new phone numbers, as existing phone numbers keep the same area code and are unchanged.
New codes will allow for millions of new phone numbers to be created.
(WITH FILES FROM CTV NEWS)
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