Get a local British Columbia phone number

The 778 area code serves the Lower mainland of British Columbia, including the cities of Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, North Vancouver and Langley, and many other smaller cities and towns.

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About British Columbia

Telephony in British Columbia has a long history. The first telephone exchange in British Columbia was established in Victoria in 1878, just two years after Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This exchange had only a handful of subscribers, but it marked the beginning of a widespread adoption of telephone technology in the province. One interesting fact about British Columbia telephony is that it was the first province in Canada to have a direct long-distance telephone service. This service was established in 1887, between Vancouver and New Westminster, which were then two separate cities.

778 Area Code

The 778 area code is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan for the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is an overlay of the 604 area code, which had been serving the entire Lower Mainland of British Columbia, including the cities of Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby, since 1947. The 778 area code was put into service on November 3, 2001 as an overlay of area code 604.

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Benefits of a Local Phone Number

There are several reasons why it can be beneficial for a business to have a local phone number.

Familiar and Easier to Remember

This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may increase the likelihood that they will choose to do business with you. Local phone numbers may be more convenient for customers, as they may not incur long distance charges for calls within their area code. This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may encourage them to do so more frequently.

Build Trust & Sense of Community

These types of numbers may be more trusted by customers, as they may perceive businesses with local numbers as being more established and reliable. They can help to build a sense of community and local presence for your business. This can be especially important for small businesses or those that rely on local customers.

No Long Distance Fees

Local phone numbers can make it easier for customers to reach businesses. They are also more convenient, as customers may not incur long distance charges for calls within their area code. This can make it easier for customers to contact your business and may encourage them to do so more frequently.

Improved Customer Experience

Localized numbers can be used to route calls to the most appropriate location. For example, a business with multiple locations can use local phone numbers to route calls to the nearest location. This can help improve the customer experience and increase the likelihood of making a sale.