Local Canadian Virtual Phone Numbers

Use cases for a Canada virtual number

• Thinking of starting a hedge fund in Toronto? Or maybe expanding your burrito spot to Montreal? - We’ve got you covered
• Run a sales campaign for Canadian callers | Buy multiple CA numbers and route as you please
• Family and friends in Canada? Keep a local number for them to reach you on
• Use the Canadian FlyNumber as a “second” phone line , independent of any of your other phone numbers ( Landline/mobile etc )
• Do you rent out apartments in Canada? Use FlyNumber for your listings on craigslist
• Looking for employment in Canada while abroad? Get a no-obligation local CA number and make it easier for companies and recruiters to reach you
• Keep your Canadian mobile calls active while you travel - Buy a Canadian FlyNumber and before you travel, set the mobile phones’ call forwarding to the CA FlyNumber - You then set the call flow on FlyNumber to anywhere or anything
• Canadian entrepreneurs looking for a phone number to post on his/her website or social media

Optional Cloud PBX Phone System

• The optional Phone System is an additional $14.95 for a grand total of $17.95 per month.
• This is all you’ll pay for receiving calls with your smartphone or SIP client. ( Grandstream phone, ATA device, Asterisk, 3CX, SIP app etc. ) - unlimited incoming calls
• Outgoing calls and/or forwarding to a regular phone number has a per minute charge
• IVR Menu for your Canadian phone number - think, Press 1 for sales, 2 for support
• Setup multiple SIP accounts - These credentials can be entered on any device or software
• Record incoming and outgoing phone calls | Have the recordings sent to an email, FTP, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive automatically

Technical info on Canadian phone numbers

• Country code:
• Canada's country code is +1, the same as the United States and other countries within the NANP.
• Area codes:
• Canadian phone numbers consist of a three-digit area code, which is used to identify a specific geographic region within the country. There are multiple area codes for each province, and they are often assigned based on population density.
• Local numbers:
• After the area code, there is a seven-digit local phone number, which is typically formatted as XXX-XXXX.
• Number format:
• A Canadian phone number is generally written as (AAA) BBB-CCCC or AAA-BBB-CCCC, where AAA is the area code, BBB is the first three digits of the local number (the exchange code), and CCCC is the last four digits of the local number (the line number).
• Ten-digit dialing:
• Most of Canada requires ten-digit dialing for local calls, meaning you must include the area code even when calling within the same area code.
• Toll-free numbers:
• Canadian toll-free numbers start with the area codes 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833. These numbers can be dialed without incurring long-distance charges, but they are not always accessible from outside of Canada and the United States.
• Long-distance calls:
• To make a long-distance call within Canada, you typically need to dial "1" before the area code, followed by the seven-digit local number. However, this may vary depending on your service provider and calling plan.
• International calls:
• To call a Canadian number from outside of the NANP, you will need to dial your country's exit code, followed by Canada's country code (+1), the area code, and the local number.

The history behind Canadian phone numbers

• Early history (late 19th century – 1947):
• In the early days of telephone services, phone numbers in Canada were quite simple, usually consisting of a few digits. Calls were often made with the assistance of an operator who would connect the call manually by plugging cords into a switchboard.
• Introduction of the NANP (1947):
• The North American Numbering Plan was introduced to provide a systematic and efficient way of assigning phone numbers in the United States, Canada, and some Caribbean countries.
• Under the NANP, a 10-digit telephone number was established, consisting of a 3-digit area code, a 3-digit central office (or exchange) code, and a 4-digit line number. The area code system allowed for the expansion of the telephone network and the allocation of phone numbers to different geographic regions.
• Expansion of area codes (1950s – 1990s):
• As the telephone network continued to grow in Canada, new area codes were introduced to accommodate the increasing demand for phone numbers. Initially, area codes were assigned based on the population density and anticipated growth of telephone services in each region. For example, densely populated areas like Ontario and Quebec were given multiple area codes, while less populated regions had fewer.
• Introduction of overlays and local number portability (1990s – 2000s):
• To address the issue of number exhaustion due to the rapid growth of the telecommunications industry, new methods of assigning phone numbers were introduced. Overlay area codes were added to existing geographic regions, allowing for the coexistence of multiple area codes within the same location.
• In addition, local number portability was implemented, enabling customers to keep their phone numbers when switching service providers within the same area.
• Emergence of mobile phones and other communication technologies (late 20th century – present):
• With the rise of mobile phones, the demand for phone numbers grew even further. The introduction of Voice over IP (VoIP) and other communication services has also led to an increase in the number of phone numbers required, further contributing to the expansion of area codes and the use of overlays in Canada.