# How to get a Canadian virtual number

The country code for Canada is "1". To make an international call to Canada, the international code for the country where the call originates must be dialed followed by the country code "1" and the Canadian phone number. For example, to call a Canadian phone number from the United Kingdom, the number would be dialed as follows:

```typescript
00 + 1 + phone number
```

### Canadian phone number types and formats

In Canada, telephone numbers are composed of 10 digits and are formatted as follows:

```
XXX-XXX-XXXX
```

where X represents a digit.

1. Mobile Numbers: Mobile numbers in Canada typically start with the prefix "204", "226", "236", "249", "250", "289", "306", "343", "365", "403", "416", "418", "431", "437", "438", "450", "506", "514", "519", "548", "579", "581", "587", "604", "613", "647", "705", "709", "780", "807", "819", "867", "873", or "902".
2. Landline Numbers: Landline numbers in Canada typically start with the prefix "204", "226", "236", "249", "250", "289", "306", "343", "365", "403", "416", "418", "431", "437", "438", "450", "506", "514", "519", "548", "579", "581", "587", "604", "613", "647", "705", "709", "780", "807", "819", "867", "873", or "902".
3. International Numbers: To make an international call from Canada, the international code "011" must be dialed followed by the country code of the destination number.

It's important to note that the Canadian phone number format and prefixes may change over time as the country's telecommunication regulations evolve.

### Telecommunications carrier in Canada

There are 4 main telecommunications carriers operating in Canada, including:

1. Bell Canada: Bell Canada is one of the largest telecommunications carriers in Canada, and it offers mobile, broadband, television, and telephone services.
2. Rogers Communications: Rogers Communications is another leading telecommunications carrier in Canada, and it offers mobile, broadband, television, and telephone services.
3. Telus: Telus is a leading telecommunications carrier in Canada, and it offers mobile, broadband, television, and telephone services.
4. Shaw Communications: Shaw Communications is a leading telecommunications carrier in Canada, and it offers broadband, television, and telephone services.

These carriers compete in the telecommunications market in Canada, and they offer various plans and packages to customers, including prepaid and postpaid services, as well as a range of mobile devices and accessories.

### Virtual phone number providers in Canada

Some virtual phone number providers in Canada include:

1. Bell Canada
2. Rogers Communications
3. Telus
4. Fido Solutions
5. Freedom Mobile
6. Virgin Mobile
7. Koodo Mobile

These providers offer virtual phone numbers that allow users to make and receive calls and texts using their internet connection, rather than a traditional landline or cellular connection. This can be a convenient and cost-effective option for individuals or businesses that need a phone number in Canada.
