Local 10-digit dialing and the new 639 area code
Residential 10-digit dialing checklist
Local 10-digit dialing will change the way you make local calls, record phone numbers, and provide your phone numbers to others. Prepare early so you'll be ready to switch to local 10-digit dialing when it becomes mandatory for all SaskTel residential and business customers on May 11, 2013.
Local 10-digit dialing will become mandatory for all SaskTel customers on May 11, 2013. Remember to always specify your area code whenever you give out your home phone, work phone, cellular phone or fax numbers. And make sure to include your 10-digit phone number on your personal cheques, business cards, stationery, insurance forms, medical forms, etc.
You can now start adding the 306 area code to all programmed numbers in your telecommunications equipment and features, 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 (Please note that many security systems dial a pre-programmed number in case of emergency. 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. If you have any questions about your security system's 10-digit dialing readiness, please contact your security provider.)
Support for services and equipment on www.sasktel.com/support
To help you prepare for mandatory local 10-digit dialing, there is support information available on www.sasktel.com/support for some services and phones. To search for instructions to program features such as Message Manager, Call Forward, etc., visit www.sasktel.com/support and search for that feature. Or try searching for your equipment by model name and/or number.
Please note: all dates are tentative and subject to change.
