506 area: New Brunswick
10-Digit dialing Why 10 digits? Important dates Checklist
Checklist
10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit phone number) will soon be necessary and will require some changes in dialing habits. Use this checklist to guide you through the required changes. Get started now!
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10-DIGIT DIALING CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS
Reprogram your telecommunications functions and equipment now.
Add the 506 area code to all your existing numbers:
- Speed-dial lists
- Telephone options and functions (e.g. call forwarding)
- Cellular phones and other wireless devices
- Fax machines
- Modems and Internet connections
- Private branch exchanges and voice messaging
- Auto-dial systems
- Databases (employees, partners, suppliers, customers, etc.)
- Alarm and security systems*
List provided for information purposes only. Complete the list according to your specific needs.
* Many security systems dial a preprogrammed number in case of emergency. In some cases, the number includes the area code; while in others, it does not. With the introduction of 10-digit local dialing, it is possible that some systems may not connect emergency calls to the security company. It is therefore critical to update these systems to ensure calls are completed.
Important
All adjustments should be made before the recorded announcement is introduced – i.e. before January 20, 2023 –since the announcement may disrupt data transmissions.
Need help?
Contact your service provider for details on how to reprogram your telecommunications devices and systems. Some charges may apply in certain cases, depending on your service agreement.
Communicate your 10-digit numbers!
- To employees
- To clients
- To suppliers
- To affiliate companies
- To people who use a foreign exchange line to call you toll-free
- Other
Update your stationery and promotional tools.
- Advertisements
- Brochures and catalogues
- Stationery, business cards, invoices and cheques
- Business directories
- Local telephone directories
- Vehicles and signage
- Web sites and intranet
- Other
10-DIGIT DIALING CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL
Reprogram your telephone equipment and use 10-digit local dialing now.
Add the area code 506 to all programmed numbers in your telecommunications equipment, including:
- Speed-dial lists
- Telephone options and functions (such as call forwarding, call blocking, call display, etc.)
- Cellular phones and other wireless devices
- Fax machines
- Equipment for the hearing impaired
- Alarm and security systems*
- Other
This list is provided for information purposes only. Complete the list according to your specific needs.
Communicate your 10-digit numbers!
Make sure to include your 10-digit phone number on your personal cheques, stationery, insurance policy, etc.
Remember to always specify your area code whenever you provide your telephone, wireless phone, pager or other numbers.
* Many security systems dial a preprogrammed number in case of emergency. In some cases, the number includes the area code; while in others, it does not. With the introduction of 10-digit local dialing, it is possible that some systems may not connect emergency calls to the security company. It is therefore critical to update these systems to ensure calls are completed.