Phone prefixes in East Bay, NS
East Bay, NS is a rate centre in the Canadian numbering plan. CNAC records 4 in-service prefixes there, held by 3 carriers and spread across 2 area codes (902, 782). With 4 prefixes, East Bay is a small rate centre within Nova Scotia: 62nd of 146, holding 0.3% of the province’s prefixes, and 1280th of 2,920 rate centres across Canada.
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Where East Bay is
- Province or territory
- Nova Scotia
- Census division
- Cape Breton
- Local time
- — Atlantic Time (AT), UTC−4; UTC−3 in daylight saving time
- Nearest rate centres
- Marion Bridge (13 km), Boisdale (14 km), Sydney (19 km), Eskasoni (21 km), Boularderie (22 km)
Divisions and places: Statistics Canada and NRCan. Straight-line distances.
In numbers
- In-service prefixes
- 4
- Telephone numbers covered
- 40,000
- Carriers
- 3
- Area codes
- 2
- Provinces and territories
- 1
- First assignment
- April 15, 2005
- Most recent assignment
- December 24, 2025
East Bay’s share of its area codes
Within area code 902, East Bay accounts for only 3 of 782 prefixes (0.4%): the code is dominated by Halifax and spread over 174 rate centres. Within area code 782, East Bay accounts for only 1 of 460 prefixes (0.2%): the code is dominated by Halifax and spread over 142 rate centres.
| Area codes | Prefixes here | Prefixes in code | Share | Range | Largest rate centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 3 | 782 | 0.4 % | 902-255 – 902-828 | Halifax |
| 782 | 1 | 460 | 0.2 % | 782-500 – 782-500 | Halifax |
Who holds these numbers
Aliant Telecom (NS) holds the largest share at 2 prefixes, 50.0% of the total, ahead of 2 other carriers. Code by code: in 902, Aliant Telecom (NS) leads with 2 of 3 prefixes ahead of 1 others; Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) is the only holder in 782. No carrier holds prefixes in every one of East Bay’s 2 area codes, while 3 appear in just one.
| Carrier | 902 | 782 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliant Telecom (NS) | 2 | — | 2 |
| Bragg Communications Inc. | 1 | — | 1 |
| Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) | — | 1 | 1 |
Wireless and wireline
None of East Bay’s holders carries a mobility brand in its registered name: all 4 prefixes belong to wireline or wholesale carriers, among them Aliant Telecom (NS), Bragg Communications Inc and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable). A call showing a East Bay number therefore nominally comes from a landline, cable or VoIP platform rather than a locally assigned cellphone.
How the allocation was built up
East Bay’s dated assignments run from 2005 to 2025. The busiest period was 2005–2009, when 1 prefixes went to 1 carrier. 2 prefixes (50%) carry no date in the register: these are the historic pre-1999 assignments, the wireline bedrock of the rate centre. Since 2020 another 1 prefixes have been added, so the rate centre is still growing.
East Bay’s oldest prefixes, the ones the register leaves undated, belong to Aliant Telecom (NS): this carrier made up the landscape before competition arrived. The first dated assignment went to Bragg Communications Inc. in 2005. The most recent arrivals are Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) (2025) and Bragg Communications Inc. (2005), a sign that new carriers are still asking for numbers in East Bay.
East Bay has just 4 prefixes (40,000 numbers): a very small rate centre, typical of a village or rural area served by a single switching office.
Aliant Telecom (NS) leads with 50.0% of the prefixes, but 2 competitors have set up in East Bay: a market where the incumbent keeps the edge without exclusivity.
Growth is recent: 50.0% of the dated prefixes were assigned in the last ten years, peaking in 2005–2009. East Bay is among the rate centres where demand for numbers is still rising quickly.
| Period | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025–2029 | 1 | 1 |
2 undated in the register.
Dialling a East Bay number
East Bay is served by 2 overlaid area codes (902 and 782). A 782 number is no more “out of town” than a 902 one; from abroad, dial +1 and the full ten digits.
The numbering neighbourhood
East Bay shares area codes 902 and 782 with at least 20 other rate centres, including Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, Truro, Windsor, Amherst, New Glasgow and Kentville. The largest of them, Halifax, holds 220 prefixes in 782 and 902; the smallest on the list, Musquodoboit Harbour, has just 12.
| Rate centre | Province | Shared codes | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | NS | 782, 902 | 220 | 15 |
| Charlottetown | PE | 782, 902 | 54 | 11 |
| Sydney | NS | 782, 902 | 44 | 11 |
| Truro | NS | 782, 902 | 30 | 12 |
| Windsor | NS | 782, 902 | 28 | 12 |
| Amherst | NS | 782, 902 | 27 | 12 |
| New Glasgow | NS | 782, 902 | 27 | 10 |
| Kentville | NS | 782, 902 | 25 | 11 |
| Summerside | PE | 782, 902 | 24 | 9 |
| Bridgewater | NS | 782, 902 | 22 | 12 |
| Yarmouth | NS | 782, 902 | 21 | 10 |
| Antigonish | NS | 782, 902 | 16 | 8 |
| Liverpool | NS | 782, 902 | 16 | 11 |
| Chester | NS | 782, 902 | 15 | 11 |
| Montague | PE | 782, 902 | 14 | 8 |
| Shubenacadie | NS | 782, 902 | 14 | 9 |
| Barrington | NS | 782, 902 | 13 | 8 |
| Digby | NS | 782, 902 | 13 | 8 |
| Alberton | PE | 782, 902 | 12 | 7 |
| Musquodoboit Harbour | NS | 782, 902 | 12 | 9 |
What a East Bay number tells you
A number attached to East Bay tells you that its prefix was issued to a carrier for this rate centre in Nova Scotia, most often Aliant Telecom (NS). It does not tell you where the handset is today: a subscriber may have ported the number to any of the 3 carriers present here or to a VoIP service usable anywhere. Nor does it tell you who is calling: caller ID can be spoofed, and a Nova Scotia area code is easy to borrow to look local.
Reading a register entry for East Bay: code 902-822 is recorded for Aliant Telecom (NS), so every 902-822-XXXX number (10,000 possible) descends from that assignment. “East Bay, Nova Scotia” there names a rate centre, not a municipality, and several area codes overlay it.
Every East Bay prefix
Each row is an in-service central-office code recorded for East Bay, with its original holder and year of assignment.
| Prefix | Carrier | Assigned |
|---|---|---|
| 782-500 | Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) | 2025 |
| 902-255 | Bragg Communications Inc. | 2005 |
| 902-822 | Aliant Telecom (NS) | undated |
| 902-828 | Aliant Telecom (NS) | undated |
Had a call from a East Bay number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they are your bank, the Canada Revenue Agency, a courier or your phone company, hang up and call the organization on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the fraud
Report the call or text to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501. If you lost money or gave out personal details, tell your bank first, then your local police.
- Register on the National Do Not Call List
Registering a landline or mobile on the National DNCL is free. Registered charities, political parties, newspapers and companies you already do business with may still call.
- Forward suspicious texts to 7726
Forward a scam or spam text to 7726 (SPAM on the keypad). It's free, and your carrier uses it to block the sender. Don't tap links or reply.
Frequently asked
What is the area code for East Bay?
East Bay does not have one area code but 2: 902 and 782. The best-stocked is 902. All are dialled with ten digits and none is “more local” than another.
Is a call from East Bay a cellphone or a landline?
More likely a landline or a VoIP service: mobility brands hold only 0.0% of East Bay’s prefixes.
Which carrier is behind a East Bay number?
In the register, Aliant Telecom (NS) holds the most prefixes in East Bay (2 of 4), ahead of 2 other carriers. Code 902-822, for instance, belongs to Aliant Telecom (NS).
Is this East Bay number a scam?
The register cannot say: it records who a prefix was issued to, not who is calling. Search the full number above to see the reports filed against it.
What is the newest prefix in East Bay?
The latest code brought into service is 782-500, assigned to Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Cable) on December 24, 2025. At the other end, the oldest dated prefix, 902-255, goes to Bragg Communications Inc. (April 15, 2005). A number in a recent prefix almost always belongs to a subscriber who signed up after that date.
What time zone is East Bay in?
East Bay is on Atlantic Time (AT, UTC−4), with daylight saving time (UTC−3) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Allocated prefixes
All 4 in-service prefixes, grouped by rate centre.
East Bay, NS
782-500 · 902-255 · 902-822 · 902-828
Elsewhere in Nova Scotia
| Rate centre | Province | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hawkesbury | NS | 12 | 8 |
| Caledonia | NS | 11 | 7 |
| Shelburne | NS | 11 | 8 |
| Middleton | NS | 10 | 6 |
| Weymouth | NS | 10 | 5 |
| Parrsboro | NS | 9 | 7 |
| Sackville | NS | 9 | 6 |
| Annapolis Royal | NS | 8 | 6 |
Allocation source: Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNAC), the registry that records which carrier a central-office code was originally issued to. An allocation says who was issued the prefix, not who serves the number today: numbers can be ported between carriers, and caller ID can be spoofed outright.