Area code 250
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Area code 250 is an area code for most of the Canadian province of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. It was created on October 19, 1996 as a split of Area code 604. [1]
The incumbent local exchange carriers are Telus, Northwestel and the City of Prince Rupert.
[edit] Relief Planning
The projected exhaust date of area code 250 is January 2008. The plan recommended by the Canadian Numbering Administrator is to change the boundaries of area code 778 to include the entire province. [2]
As this solution is an overlay, the current telephone numbers in area code 250 would remain unchanged and new telephone numbers in the region could be assigned area code 778.
[edit] See also
- List of North American area codes
- CNA exchange list for area +1-250
- CNA NPA 250 Relief Planning
- Telecom archives
| Province of British Columbia Area Codes: 250, 604, 778 | ||
|---|---|---|
| North: 867 | ||
| West: 907 | area code 250 | East: 780, 403 |
| South: 604/778, 360, 509, 208, 406 | ||
| Yukon Territory Area Code: 867 | ||
| State of Idaho Area Code: 208 | ||
| State of Washington area codes: 206, 253, 360, 425, 509 | ||
[edit] References
Fabisch, M.P. (1995-08-17). "NANP-Split of 604 (British Columbia) Numbering Plan Area (NPA)". Bellcore Letter. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
Suresh Khare (October 26, 2006). "Planning Document NPA 250 Numbering Relief" (PDF). 1.0. Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA). Retrieved on 01/24/2007.
