NANP area code 506, Telephone area code in New Brunswick, Canada
Area code 506 is the telephone code covering the entire province of New Brunswick, serving all towns and communities throughout this eastern Canadian territory. It handles phone and internet communications for residents and businesses across the region.
Area code 506 was established in 1955 when area code 902 was divided, becoming the primary telecommunications identifier for New Brunswick. Decades later, overlay code 428 was added in 2023 to meet growing demand for telephone numbers.
The telephone numbering plan connects both English and French-speaking communities throughout New Brunswick, reflecting the region's bilingual character.
Local calls within New Brunswick use seven-digit dialing, with the full 506 number needed for long-distance or mobile connections. Overlay code 428, available since April 2023, shares the same geographic area and is used for new phone numbers.
Area code 506 maintains exclusive coverage of New Brunswick without geographic divisions, functioning alongside the overlay code 428 since April 2023.
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