249 Area Code Phone Numbers

About 249 Area Code:

The Nickel Capital of the World can be found in this part of Canada, a mining hub that even attracted the likes of American inventor Thomas Edison in 1901 to seek his fortune. The 249 area code serves the northeastern part of Ontario, Canada, including the cities of Sudbury and Timmins. Sudbury, the largest city in this region, is renowned for its mining industry and stunning natural landscapes, such as the Sudbury Basin and the La Cloche Mountains.

It also boasts several cultural attractions, including the Art Gallery of Sudbury and the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. Timmins is also known for its mining heritage and natural beauty, featuring sites like the Timmins Porcupine Gold Rush Monument and Kamiskotia Snow Resort. The city is home to cultural institutions as well, such as the Timmins Museum and the Timmins Symphony Orchestra.

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Counties in 249 Area Code

York
Durham
Northumberland

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249 Area Code Spam Call Trends by Contact Method

In area code 249, FCC complaints have changed over the years from 2017 to 2024 across different contact methods. Wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018 but have been inconsistent since then. Wired complaints were highest in 2017 and have mostly decreased over time. VOIP complaints started low but saw a significant rise in 2024, showing an increasing trend for this method.

249 Spam Call Trends by Complaint Issue

Complaints about unwanted calls in the 249 area code have changed over the years. The number of complaints started at four in 2017 and peaked at nine in 2018. After a decline, complaints hit a low of one in 2022 but rose again to six in 2023. There have been no complaints regarding telemarketing or robocalls during this time, showing that unwanted calls remain the main issue for people living in this area.

FCC Call Complaints in the 249 Area Code (by Type of Call)

Area code 249 has seen fluctuations in FCC complaints over the years from 2017 to 2024. Complaints regarding prerecorded voice calls have remained fairly stable, while live voice call complaints peaked in 2018 but then declined. An increase in abandoned call complaints was noted in 2020, and text message complaints significantly rose in 2023, continuing into 2024. These patterns highlight the changing communication issues faced by residents in the 249 area.

Most Recent Comments for 249 Phone Numbers

(249) 576-9364 - July 9th, 2026 11:08am

used by some Mexican guy names Emilio to groom women and get them to allow him to launder fraudulent money via Cash app and bitcoin. my friends entire family bank account has been frozen and is under investigation By Anonymous

(249) 869-3302 - January 1st, 2026 6:13pm

Seems someone is attempting to have me respond to a simple question. I am not responding and will delete the text and report as spam. By Anonymous

(249) 313-1233 - May 21st, 2026 9:29am

اريد معرفة إذا كان ينتحل شخصية فتاة على فيسبوك By I want to know if this number belongs to a man or someone impersonating a ******* a Facebook page.

(249) 591-4147 - March 26th, 2026 3:43pm

Number from Canada/ I am in the us and know no one in Canada By Anonymous

(249) 532-2611 - April 28th, 2026 9:48pm

text msg from unknown sender: Do you have free time this evening?

(249) 356-6683 - July 14th, 2026 6:20pm

Got a text and it was asking why I blocked this number By Anonymous

(249) 576-2449 - May 1st, 2026 7:38pm

I was called by them, sending for a passport to America By Anonymous

(249) 514-0982 - January 23rd, 2026 3:57pm

Love Scammer requesting money from elderly women By Benson Gael

(249) 288-3755 - April 12th, 2026 4:03am

Reported as not spam through quick feedback By Anonymous

(249) 455-3986 - June 8th, 2026 6:44pm

THIS IS A CRIME, YOU SHOULD KNOW! By Anonymous

(249) 315-8898 - March 18th, 2026 2:16am