New area code coming to Ontario starting this weekend [Video]

A new area code is coming to part of Ontario starting this weekend.

The Telecommunications Alliance issued a news release Tuesday reminding residents about the change.

Areas currently served by the area codes 416, 437 and 647 will be getting the new number 942.

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It will be introduced “gradually” starting on Saturday, the release said.

“After this date, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with the new area code 942,” it said.

“Numbers with the existing area codes may still be assigned to customers until the supply is exhausted.”

All existing phone numbers will remain the same.

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