Local Phone Number

[klegge]

Im trying to activate a new sim card. When i get to the choose a new phone number option, it dosent list Goose Bay, NL as an option. The closest community listed is Labrador City, NL. But I want a local cell number like 708-899-**** or 709-897-****, not a lab city number.

[GR]

Another trick is to do it early in the morning. They claim all the recycled numbers get put back in the system early morning!! 

[chelsealzl]

I would second @PMFanatic with keep loading more numbers and your preferred area code may show up. Then you can modify the last 4 digits if you wanted. If that doesn't happen, set up your account with a temporary number and contact the moderators for assistance by direct messaging.

[computergeek541]

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@klegge wrote:

Im trying to activate a new sim card. When i get to the choose a new phone number option, it dosent list Goose Bay, NL as an option. The closest community listed is Labrador City, NL. But I want a local cell number like 708-899-**** or 709-897-****, not a lab city number.

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I'm going to assume that  "708" is a mistake because they area code is in the U.S.

As for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the only possibility would be an area code 709 217 number.  That's all Telus has assigned to them.

[PMFanatic]

@klegge Keep hitting the see more options button to get other phone numbers. When I was selecting my number I had to keep updating the list of recommendations for a long while until the local area code I wanted appeared...

Also, if all else fails you can just choose a temp number and change it later. You are allowed to change it once a month for free I believe in the self-serve website.

Lastly, if you wish you can message the kind folks at the Moderator_Team via this link to investigate your account and to provide some additional insight into your issue.

It helps to provide a detailed description of your problem and what your resolution goals are so they can best assist. If you are having troubles contacting the Moderator_Team, refer to the following knowledge base link. Expect a response within 1 hour or up to 48 hours depending on volumes...

Best of luck!

[geopublic]

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@klegge wrote:

Im trying to activate a new sim card. When i get to the choose a new phone number option, it dosent list Goose Bay, NL as an option. The closest community listed is Labrador City, NL. But I want a local cell number like 708-899-**** or 709-897-****, not a lab city number.

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@klegge  Best to ask the moderator team to see if they can accommodate you. 

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