Ten digits for local calls

In an effort to educate customers about the introduction of a second area code, SaskTel customers who dial 7 digits when placing a local call may receive a recorded message reminding them they must add the area code for future calls.

SaskTel has already enabled its network to accommodate 10 digit local dialing and will still complete 7 digit calls- up until the May 11 date, at which time the call must be re-dialed to include the area code.

SaskTel residential and business customers should: update programmed numbers in their telecommunications equipment to include the area code, such as: home phones, cell phones, fax machines, modems, equipment for the hearing impaired, home security systems, etc.update programmed calling features to include the area code include an area code in all instances where they need to provide a contact number such as: cheques, medical forms, stationary, business cards, insurance forms, etc.

The following numbers will not be impacted or change: current phone numbers and calling areas long distance calling (1+area code +phone number) Special 3-digit numbers such as 911, 611 and 411

For more information about how to prepare for the area code change, see sasktel.com/dial10.