204 area: Manitoba
10-Digit dialing Why 10 digits? Important dates Checklist
Checklist
10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit phone number) will soon be mandatory and require some changes in your dialing habits. Use this checklist to guide you through the required changes.
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10-DIGIT DIALING CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS
Reprogram your telecommunication functions and equipement starting December 1, 2011.
Add the 204 area code to all your existing numbers:
- Speed-dial lists
- Telephone options and functions (e.g. call forwarding)
- Fax machines
- Modems and Internet connections
- Cellular phones and other wireless devices
- Private branch exchanges and voice messaging
- Auto-dial systems
- Databases (employees, partners, suppliers, customers, etc.)
- Alarm and security systems*
- Etc.
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 fail to connect emergency calls to the security company. It is therefore critical to update these systems to ensure a sound operation.
Important
All adjustments should be made before the recorded announcement is introduced - i.e. before July 29, 2012 - since the announcement may disrupt data transmissions.
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
- Etc.
Update your stationery and promotional tools.
- Advertisements
- Brochures and catalogues
- Stationery, business cards, invoices and cheques
- Business directories
- Local telephone directories
- Vehicles and signage
- Websites and intranet
- Etc.
10-DIGIT DIALING CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL
Reprogram your telephone equipment and use 10-digit local dialing starting
December 1, 2011.
Add the area code 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.)
- Fax machines
- Modems and Internet dial-up systems
- Equipment for the hearing impaired
- Wireless phones and other wireless devices
- 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 give out your telephone, cellular 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 fail to connect emergency calls to the security company. It is therefore critical to update these systems to ensure a sound operation.
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