Phone prefixes in St-Felix-de-Kingsey, QC
St-Felix-de-Kingsey, QC is a rate centre in the Canadian numbering plan. CNAC records 9 in-service prefixes there, held by 9 carriers and spread across 3 area codes (873, 819, 468). With 9 prefixes, St-Felix-de-Kingsey is a small rate centre within Quebec: 104th of 593, holding 0.2% of the province’s prefixes, and 515th of 2,920 rate centres across Canada.
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Where St-Felix-de-Kingsey is
- Province or territory
- Quebec
- Census division
- Drummond
- Matched place
- Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey
- Local time
- — Eastern Time (ET), UTC−5; UTC−4 in daylight saving time
- Nearest rate centres
- L'Avenir (9 km), Kingsey-Falls (11 km), Danville (12 km), Richmond (15 km), South Durham (18 km)
Divisions and places: Statistics Canada and NRCan. Straight-line distances.
In numbers
- In-service prefixes
- 9
- Telephone numbers covered
- 90,000
- Carriers
- 9
- Area codes
- 3
- Provinces and territories
- 1
- First assignment
- June 24, 2013
- Most recent assignment
- November 7, 2022
St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s share of its area codes
Within area code 873, St-Felix-de-Kingsey accounts for only 5 of 667 prefixes (0.7%): the code is dominated by Sherbrooke and spread over 162 rate centres. Within area code 819, St-Felix-de-Kingsey accounts for only 3 of 770 prefixes (0.4%): the code is dominated by Ottawa-Hull and spread over 211 rate centres. Within area code 468, St-Felix-de-Kingsey accounts for only 1 of 67 prefixes (1.5%): the code is dominated by Ottawa-Hull and spread over 57 rate centres.
| Area codes | Prefixes here | Prefixes in code | Share | Range | Largest rate centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 873 | 5 | 667 | 0.7 % | 873-290 – 873-890 | Sherbrooke |
| 819 | 3 | 770 | 0.4 % | 819-418 – 819-848 | Ottawa-Hull |
| 468 | 1 | 67 | 1.5 % | 468-295 – 468-295 | Ottawa-Hull |
Who holds these numbers
9164-3122 Quebec inc holds the largest share at 1 prefixes, 11.1% of the total, ahead of 8 other carriers. Code by code: in 873, Distributel leads with 1 of 5 prefixes ahead of 4 others; in 819, Bell Canada leads with 1 of 3 prefixes ahead of 2 others; 9164-3122 Quebec inc is the only holder in 468. No carrier holds prefixes in every one of St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s 3 area codes, while 9 appear in just one.
| Carrier | 873 | 819 | 468 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9164-3122 Quebec inc | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Bell Canada | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Comwave Networks | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cooptel | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Distributel | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Fibernetics Corporation | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| IXICA Communications Inc. | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| TELUS Quebec | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Videotron Ltd. | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Wireless and wireline
None of St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s holders carries a mobility brand in its registered name: all 9 prefixes belong to wireline or wholesale carriers, among them 9164-3122 Quebec inc, Bell Canada, Comwave Networks and Cooptel. A call showing a St-Felix-de-Kingsey number therefore nominally comes from a landline, cable or VoIP platform rather than a locally assigned cellphone.
How the allocation was built up
St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s dated assignments run from 2013 to 2022. The busiest period was 2020–2024, when 4 prefixes went to 4 carriers. 1 prefixes (11%) carry no date in the register: these are the historic pre-1999 assignments, the wireline bedrock of the rate centre. Since 2020 another 4 prefixes have been added, so the rate centre is still growing.
St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s oldest prefixes, the ones the register leaves undated, belong to Bell Canada: this carrier made up the landscape before competition arrived. The first dated assignment went to Comwave Networks in 2013. The most recent arrivals are 9164-3122 Quebec inc (2022), IXICA Communications Inc. (2021) and Cooptel (2021), a sign that new carriers are still asking for numbers in St-Felix-de-Kingsey.
St-Felix-de-Kingsey has just 9 prefixes (90,000 numbers): a very small rate centre, typical of a village or rural area served by a single switching office.
No single carrier dominates St-Felix-de-Kingsey: the leader, 9164-3122 Quebec inc, holds only 11.1% of the prefixes against 8 competitors, a sign of a highly fragmented market where cable companies, mobility brands and VoIP providers weigh as much as the incumbent.
Growth is recent: 50.0% of the dated prefixes were assigned in the last ten years, peaking in 2020–2024. St-Felix-de-Kingsey is among the rate centres where demand for numbers is still rising quickly.
| Period | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015–2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020–2024 | 4 | 4 |
1 undated in the register.
Dialling a St-Felix-de-Kingsey number
St-Felix-de-Kingsey is served by 3 overlaid area codes (873, 819 and 468). A 468 number is no more “out of town” than a 873 one; from abroad, dial +1 and the full ten digits.
The numbering neighbourhood
St-Felix-de-Kingsey shares area codes 873, 819 and 468 with at least 20 other rate centres, including Ottawa-Hull, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivieres, Drummondville, Victoriaville, Gatineau, Val-D'Or and Maniwaki. The largest of them, Ottawa-Hull, holds 122 prefixes in 468, 819 and 873; the smallest on the list, Ville-Marie, has just 12.
| Rate centre | Province | Shared codes | Prefixes | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa-Hull | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 122 | 18 |
| Sherbrooke | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 104 | 17 |
| Trois-Rivieres | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 71 | 16 |
| Drummondville | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 45 | 17 |
| Victoriaville | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 29 | 12 |
| Gatineau | QC | 819, 873 | 28 | 9 |
| Val-D'Or | QC | 819, 873 | 27 | 10 |
| Maniwaki | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 26 | 14 |
| Rouyn-Noranda | QC | 819, 873 | 24 | 10 |
| Shawinigan | QC | 819, 873 | 23 | 11 |
| Amos | QC | 819, 873 | 22 | 10 |
| Ste-Agathe | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 21 | 10 |
| Lac-Megantic | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 20 | 13 |
| Mont-Laurier | QC | 819, 873 | 16 | 8 |
| St-Jovite | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 16 | 8 |
| Buckingham | QC | 819, 873 | 15 | 8 |
| Magog | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 15 | 6 |
| Arthabaska | QC | 468, 819, 873 | 14 | 6 |
| Aylmer | QC | 819, 873 | 14 | 8 |
| Ville-Marie | QC | 819, 873 | 12 | 7 |
What a St-Felix-de-Kingsey number tells you
A number attached to St-Felix-de-Kingsey tells you that its prefix was issued to a carrier for this rate centre in Quebec, most often 9164-3122 Quebec inc. It does not tell you where the handset is today: a subscriber may have ported the number to any of the 9 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 Quebec area code is easy to borrow to look local.
Reading a register entry for St-Felix-de-Kingsey: code 468-295 is recorded for 9164-3122 Quebec inc, so every 468-295-XXXX number (10,000 possible) descends from that assignment. “St-Felix-de-Kingsey, Quebec” there names a rate centre, not a municipality, and several area codes overlay it.
Every St-Felix-de-Kingsey prefix
Each row is an in-service central-office code recorded for St-Felix-de-Kingsey, with its original holder and year of assignment.
| Prefix | Carrier | Assigned |
|---|---|---|
| 468-295 | 9164-3122 Quebec inc | 2022 |
| 819-418 | Cooptel | 2021 |
| 819-512 | Comwave Networks | 2013 |
| 819-848 | Bell Canada | undated |
| 873-290 | Distributel | 2018 |
| 873-490 | TELUS Quebec | 2021 |
| 873-553 | Videotron Ltd. | 2019 |
| 873-773 | IXICA Communications Inc. | 2021 |
| 873-890 | Fibernetics Corporation | 2014 |
Had a call from a St-Felix-de-Kingsey 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 St-Felix-de-Kingsey?
St-Felix-de-Kingsey does not have one area code but 3: 873, 819 and 468. The best-stocked is 873. All are dialled with ten digits and none is “more local” than another.
Is a call from St-Felix-de-Kingsey a cellphone or a landline?
More likely a landline or a VoIP service: mobility brands hold only 0.0% of St-Felix-de-Kingsey’s prefixes.
Which carrier is behind a St-Felix-de-Kingsey number?
In the register, 9164-3122 Quebec inc holds the most prefixes in St-Felix-de-Kingsey (1 of 9), ahead of 8 other carriers. Code 468-295, for instance, belongs to 9164-3122 Quebec inc.
Is this St-Felix-de-Kingsey 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 St-Felix-de-Kingsey?
The latest code brought into service is 468-295, assigned to 9164-3122 Quebec inc on November 7, 2022. At the other end, the oldest dated prefix, 819-512, goes to Comwave Networks (June 24, 2013). A number in a recent prefix almost always belongs to a subscriber who signed up after that date.
What time zone is St-Felix-de-Kingsey in?
St-Felix-de-Kingsey is on Eastern Time (ET, UTC−5), with daylight saving time (UTC−4) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Allocated prefixes
All 9 in-service prefixes, grouped by rate centre.
St-Felix-de-Kingsey, QC
468-295 · 819-418 · 819-512 · 819-848 · 873-290 · 873-490 · 873-553 · 873-773 · 873-890
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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.