Area Code 506

[Laurajimenez2]

Good day guys ! I am having two problems, first one, when people try to call me they have to dial the area code and then my number even though is in the same city, is that normal? Local people are telling me that is not, that they should be able to dial my phone without the 506. Second, sometimes, even though they dial the 10 digits, I cannot be reach, the phone says is disconnected, how can I fix that? thank you 

[Laurajimenez2]

I apologize for my late reply, thank you so much for you answers, so far haven’t got any more problems. Thank you! Great weekend ☺️

[kb_mv]

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@darlicious wrote:

Do callers get the same message if they dial the 10 digit phone number but with the (1) added to it?

Edit: This would likely be due to the fact that they don't have long distance included in their plan. They might want to check where their local calling coverage ends/begins.

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@darlicious I have been using the +1 506..... for all my calls, even local, ever since moving here from Vancouver. I kept my 778 number for a long time, until the company (iRoam) I was with stopped service completely with no notice lol. NBer's can't go wrong changing or updating contacts now as they are going to be forced to sooner or later.

[jor123]

Still 7 digit dialing in Newfoundland (709) as well! 🙂 

[RosieR]

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@esjliv wrote:

I miss those 7-digit days, oh so long ago......

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Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end.... 🎵 🎵🎵

[esjliv]

I miss those 7-digit days, oh so long ago......

[darlicious]

@kb_mv 

Lol i was going to ask if the OP was in Newfoundland but yes (506) is New Brunswick. Being one of the few regions left only now having to implement 10 digit dialing  despite not having use an area code previously your pm service is forcing the issue most likely on both sides calling and recieving. Do callers get the same message if they dial the 10 digit phone number but with the (1) added to it?

Edit: This would likely be due to the fact that they don't have long distance included in their plan. They might want to check where their local calling coverage ends/begins.

[RosieR]

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@Laurajimenez2 wrote:

Good day guys ! I am having two problems, first one, when people try to call me they have to dial the area code and then my number even though is in the same city, is that normal? Local people are telling me that is not, that they should be able to dial my phone without the 506. Second, sometimes, even though they dial the 10 digits, I cannot be reach, the phone says is disconnected, how can I fix that? thank you 

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Hi @Laurajimenez2 it seems that CRTC has introduced local 10-digit dialing in New Brunswick starting August 13, 2020.  Here's the news...

Starting August 13, 2020, local 10-digit dialing will be introduced in New Brunswick. Residents will need to dial 10 digits – the area code followed by the seven-digit phone number – for all local calls. The introduction of 10-digit dialing is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and will pave the way for the addition of a new area code, 428, in November 2020, as the 506 area code reaches capacity.

For more information read https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/local-10-digit-dialing-and-a-new-area-code-coming-to-new-bruns...

ooops it seems that CRTC changed it's mind as per @kb_mv post above

10-digit dialing for local N.B. calls delayed until 2022

[kb_mv]

@NDesai @Laurajimenez2 Local calls in New Brunswick (506) have never required the area code (10 digit dialling). Area code 428 was supposed to become effective in NB in November and 10 digit dialling was supposed to start transitioning in August if I recall correctly. This has been delayed though til April 2022. Having said that, all my contacts are saved with 1 and area code.

Edited to add: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-10-digit-dialing-delayed-1.5685349

[NDesai]

@Laurajimenez2 As far as i know, area code is always entered to make the phone call. A lot of cities now has more than one area code so it needs to be specified. They can just add the number in their contact list so they don't have to keep dialing. As for the unreachable issue, i expect something wrong on their end. May be signal issue on their or your device?