
Prepare for Change: B.C. Unveils New Area Code 257!
2025-05-20
Author: Noah
Brace yourselves, British Columbians! Exciting news is on the horizon as the province introduces its sixth area code before the month's end.
On May 24, residents will welcome area code 257, according to Canada’s Telecommunications Alliance. This thrilling addition is designed to tackle the soaring demand for phone numbers, ensuring that both individuals and businesses have sufficient access to necessary numbers for the foreseeable future.
Area code 257 will join the ranks of B.C.'s existing codes: 236, 250, 604, 672, and 778, enhancing the province's connectivity. The phased introduction means that existing codes will remain in use until their numbers run out, so there won’t be an immediate scramble for the new code.
Remember, area code 604 reigned as the sole area code for British Columbia since its inception until 1996, highlighting just how much the telephone landscape has evolved in this beautiful province.
Stay tuned and be prepared for this new era of communication as B.C. expands its dialing options!