879 Area Code Phone Numbers

About 879 Area Code:

This 21st century area code covers Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province, located in the Atlantic region. The province consists of the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, covering a total area of 156,453 sq mi. As of January 1, 2024, the estimated population of Newfoundland and Labrador is 541,391.

Approximately 94% of the province’s population lives on the island of Newfoundland. For many years, Newfoundland and Labrador faced economic hardship. The collapse of the cod fishery in the early 1990s led to soaring unemployment rates and a population decline of about 60,000. However, since the early 2000s, the province has seen a significant economic turnaround driven by a boom in energy and resources.

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879 Area Code Spam Call Trends by Contact Method

In area code 879, there have been complaints reported to the FCC using different methods from 2014 to 2024. Wireless/mobile complaints reached their highest point in 2020 with seven complaints. In 2022, wired complaints rose to three, while VOIP complaints remained low with only a few recorded since 2014. Overall, the data shows a mix of complaint methods over the years in this area code.

879 Spam Call Trends by Complaint Issue

The 879 area code has seen some changes in complaints about unwanted calls and robocalls over the years. After recording one robocall complaint in 2014, the number rose sharply to nine in 2020, reflecting a significant concern. Complaints about unwanted calls have varied, with some years experiencing slight increases and decreases. It's important to note that since 2015, there have been no reported complaints related to telemarketing, suggesting that the focus of complaints is primarily on unwanted and robocalls.

FCC Call Complaints in the 879 Area Code (by Type of Call)

In the 879 area code, the types of FCC complaints have varied from 2014 to 2024, mainly involving prerecorded voice and live voice calls. Complaints about prerecorded voice calls peaked at three in 2022, while abandoned calls were the highest at seven in 2020. In recent years, the number of complaints has generally decreased, showing fluctuations in the types of issues reported. Overall, the trends indicate that complaints have gone up and down over time.

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