If you’re living or visiting Nova Scotia and PEI this summer you’ll soon need to dial 10-digits for the 902 area code. Effective August 23rd, due to the “ever-growing popularity of communications ...

10-digit dialing becomes mandatory in N.S. and P.E.I. After Sunday, 10 digit dialing becomes mandatory in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and a new area code will be introduced to the region.

Nova Scotia is turning to 10-digit dialing this Saturday. Almost all the numbers in the 902 area code are taken, so Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are adopting 782 as a new area code. As of Aug.

After Sunday, 10 digit dialing becomes mandatory in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and a new area code will be introduced to the region. Using the area code for local calls has been phased in ...