Local 10 digit dialing coming to 705 area code

OTTAWA - Residents of Ontario located in the 705 area code will be required to dial all 10 digits for local calls beginning January 15, 2011.The introduction of 10-digit dialing will also pave the way for the new area code 249 in March 2011, as the 705 area code reaches capacity. This new area code will coexist with the current 705 area code and will cover the same geographic area.The 705 area covers a broad territory, including Barrie, Sudbury, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Lindsay, Huntsville, Mattawa, Timmins and Midland. The Telecommunications Alliance, which represents major telecom companies, is...