New phone numbers issued in Newfoundland and Labrador may come with a new area code.

In addition to 709, the 879 area code will now be assigned to phone numbers within the province.

Any numbers currently using the 709 area code will remain unchanged, but any new numbers may be assigned the 879 code once all numbers under 709 are exhausted.

The new area code will not affect the way local or long-distance calls are dialed, with all 10 numbers now required to make a connection.