New Area Code (742)

A new area code – “742” was released for the Southern area of Ontario (ON) on October 16, 2021. The new area code will be added to the codes for the region: 905/289/365.

Existing customers’ phone numbers will not be impacted. As of October 16, 2021, area code “742” started to be assigned by providers.

About Iristel

Iristel is Canada’s fastest-growing Competitive Local Exchange Carrier providing innovative communication services that are changing how consumers and businesses communicate. Founded in 1999, Markham-based Iristel operates Canada’s largest facilities-based local voice network extending Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast. It also owns Ice Wireless, an LTE-A carrier with operations in Canada’s northern territories and Quebec. Iristel also owns brands such as Sugar Mobile, an Over-the-Top (OTT) app where phone calls and text messages can be transmitted through data, and Télécommunications de l’Est (TDE), a company that operates a Nomad mobile network, a unique two-way radio digital trunking network built to meet the specific needs of Canada’s rural regions.

For more information:

www.iristel.com

pr@iristel.com

or call 416-800-0010