AREA Code Help.... Plz

[Bella6969]

Hi everyone*

ok i know we have our 647 area code which is a non long distance code
now what about this 289 area code ?

see when i had a 905 number,, cell to cell was not long distance
but what about this 289 one ? does anyone happen to know ?

Just checking into things before i make a desicion that i could get stuck with
as i know most ppl call me from there cell , so its its not long distance from 416 to 289 then hey....

Any help would be great

 

[Mr. Black]

289 is a Hamilton area code so it is long distance from Toronto.

 

[Papi Chulo]

289 is not specific to Hamilton.

It could be anywhere in the "905" area and may not be long distance to Toronto as it could be in Mississauga, Brampton or Pickering

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_code_905

 

[Mr. Black]

oops, sorry about that

 

[Dancerfan]

289 is an "overlay" area code,meaning that its in conjuction with 905.so depending where you are,if its long distance calling from 416/647 to some 905/289 numbers,it still will be,if your 905/289 # is based in Hamilton then yes it would be long distance to 416/647,but if its in Markham for example,then its not.

 

[Bella6969]

ok , wow, ... ok ill make this alot easier for myself here ,,,
i would be on a NewMarket tower so would it be long distance for ppl in toronto to call me ?

 

[Questor]

Just a thought here Bella...but if people think it is long distance, they will not call. So for some people, whether it is long distance or not will be moot, as they will assume it is long distance. That might translate into lost business for you. If you are considering this for a business number, it may not be a good idea.

 

[Bella6969]

Good Call Questor , thanks babe*
but it would be temp if anything

ahhhhh i hate bell, wanna switch *

 

[Gentle Ben]

The exchange(first 3 numbers of the telephone number ) also decides whether or not it is long distance