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B.C. is getting a new area code — its 6th (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 4 months ago by Sunshine to c/britishcolumbia
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[–] otter 3 points 4 months ago

Move over 604, 778, 250, 672 and 236.

British Columbia is about to get a brand new addition to its suite of telephone area codes.

The 257 area code will be introduced to the province gradually starting on May 24 of next year to meet the growing demand for new phone numbers.

Good to know :)