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Learn about the format, prefixes, and area codes of Canadian telephone numbers, as well as the history and regulation of the North American Numbering Plan. The country code for Canada is 1, which is used for international access and trunk prefix.
Learn about the major and minor wireless service providers in Canada, including their subscribers, coverage, ownership, and types. Find out which providers are national, regional, MVNOs, resellers, or push-to-talk networks.
Learn about the geographic and non-geographic area codes used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which divides the territories of its members into numbering plan areas (NPAs). See the numerical order, date, territory or use, and notes of each area code.
The DNCL is a Canadian list that allows residents to opt out of telemarketing calls. It has faced criticism for its exemptions, enforcement and effectiveness.
Find out the emergency numbers for police, ambulance, fire and other services in different countries and regions. Compare the common numbers such as 112, 911 and 999 with the unique ones for each country.
Learn about the history and usage of fictitious telephone numbers in movies, music and other media. Find out why 555-555-5555 is not a valid number in North America and what are some examples of famous phone numbers.
Area code 236 is one of the four overlay codes for the Canadian province of British Columbia, along with 604, 250, and 778. It covers most of the province except for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, and was introduced in 2013 to relieve number exhaustion.
Area code 263 is the third overlay code for the Montreal area in Quebec, Canada. It was added in October 2022 to relieve the number shortage in the 514/438 area, which covers most of the Island of Montreal and Île Perrot.