CRTC adding "782" area code, 10-digit local dialing in Nova Scotia and PEI

OTTAWA-GATINEAU - To remedy a shortage of telephone numbers in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island the CRTC is adding a 782 area code to areas that are currently served by area code 902. The CRTC will also introduce 10-digit dialing in both provinces so that all local calls are routed to the correct area code. Beginning November 30, 2014, customers requesting a new telephone number could be given a number starting with area code 782. Existing customers will keep area code 902 and their current telephone number. The move to 10-digit dialing will begin in August...