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Area Code 249 Location
Ontario’s 249 phone area code provides services to a number of cities around the province, including Sudbury, North Bay, Barrie, Peterborough, and Sault Ste. Marie. It also covers the small towns and rural areas in the region. 249’s major city, Sudbury, has a population of over 166K.
Individuals in this region follow the Eastern Time Zone, which is 5 and 4 hours behind the UTC/GMT, during standard and daylight saving time, respectively.
City Total Population Sudbury 166,004 Barrie 154,676 Peterborough 84,793 Bracebridge 9,884 Huntsville 6,639 Parry Sound 6,788 Elliot Lake 10,998 Timmins 28,874 Orillia 33,379 Lindsay 22,367 Collingwood 22,983 Cobourg 19,830 Gravenhurst 5,789 North Bay 52,662 Sault Ste. Marie 76,731
History of 249 Area Code
Area code 249 started providing service on March 19, 2011. It was the 11th area code in Ontario and one of the 5 area codes introduced that year. 249 was created as an overlay of 705 to address the overuse of telephone numbers.
Initially, the 705 area code served the western half of Golden Horseshoe and the northern part of Ontario. In 1962, its geographical region was split, and northwest Ontario was assigned the new area code 807. Then, after four decades, the remaining part also got a new area code, 249. Since then, a 10-digit dialing format has been necessary for all calls.
Exploring 249 Area Code: Business Scenario and Outlook
Sudbury has a combination of affordable housing, excellent employment prospects, and a high quality of life. So, It is the best place to start a new company with an area code 249.
For most of the 20th century, the city's economy was dominated by the mining sector. The area is home to mining operations for firms including Falconbridge, KGHM, Inco, First Nickel, and others.
Additionally, the key sectors here are retail trade, manufacturing, tourism, health care, film and creative industries, social services, research, and technology. These sectors reflect Sudbury as a regional service center of the province.
In 2020, the city’s median household income after tax was $74,000, an 8.8% increase from $68,000 in 2015. This shows Sudbury experienced significant growth that year. Plus, the city has a 5.9% unemployment rate in 2024.
249 Area Code Number as a Communication Tool for Business Growth
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Why Does Your Business Need a 249 Area Code Number?
A cost-effective 249 number helps businesses create a local presence, target multiple locations, and build strong relationships with Ontario’s customers.
Local Presence in Ontario
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How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 249?
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Why Businesses Choose Calilio for Virtual 249 Number?
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