Find any 468- phone number in Quebec
The 468 area code is located within the North American Numbering Plan and is used to designate all phone numbers within the province of Quebec. This geographical area code was established in 1997, when a split of the original 514 area code was completed, because of the overwhelmingly large demand for new phone numbers in the area. To accommodate the increasing population, an overlay of the 819 area code was created for the Ottawa and Gatineau regions in 2008.
The process of designating a geographical area code is determined by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator and North American Numbering Plan Advisory Council. The NA-NPA and the NANPAAC develop and review numbering plans that affect the geographic area as well as other associated areas, including international communication. They ensure that the evolution of the plan is kept steady and secure with industry software, while minimizing confusion to the consumers and minimizing long-term costs. After a split or an overlay is determined, the announcement is made to the public, to inform individuals of the changes in the North American Numbering Plan area codes.