Area code 211 is a special purpose code used nationwide for community and social services information.
Area code 211 is a special purpose code used nationwide for community and social services information.
Assignment of area codes to US states and Canadian provinces
Introduction of direct distance dialing (DDD) using area codes
211 used by New York Telephone for automated credit requests
United Way of San Diego creates INFO LINE precursor to 211 service
211 service introduced in metropolitan Atlanta
The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta introduced a 211 service in 1997.
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta introduces 211 service
First 211 service launches in Atlanta, Georgia
211 introduced for ARTIMIS travel information in Kentucky and Ohio
FCC approves 211 as a national abbreviated dialing code in the United States
FCC approves 211 for nationwide use in the United States
FCC assigns 511 as a national abbreviated dialing code for travel information
CRTC approves 211 for use throughout Canada
CRTC approves 211 use throughout Canada
First Canadian 211 service opens in Toronto
The first Canadian 211 service opened in Toronto on June 13, 2002, providing free and confidential access to community and social services information.
First Canadian 211 service launches in Toronto
211 achieved broad nationwide coverage in the United States
The article states that nationwide coverage across most of the United States was achieved by the mid-2000s.
211 service begins in Windsor and Essex County, Ontario
Ottawa launches 2-1-1 telephone information line service
Ontario extends 211 service province-wide
Ontario 211 helpline goes province-wide
On February 15, 2012, Ontario expanded its 211 helpline service to cover the entire province, making it the first province-wide 211 service in Canada.
Nova Scotia province-wide 211 service starts
On February 11, 2013, Nova Scotia launched its province-wide 211 service, providing free and confidential access to community and social services information.
211 service launches province-wide in Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan province-wide 211 service starts
In September 2013, Saskatchewan launched its province-wide 211 service, expanding access to community and social services information across the province.
bc211 expands 211 service in British Columbia
95% of US population has access to 211 services
Launch of 211 social services phone number in Montreal
On April 26, 2018, Montreal launched the 211 social services phone number, providing residents with access to community and social services information.
211 achieves nationwide coverage in Canada
New Brunswick province-wide 211 service starts
On October 15, 2020, New Brunswick launched its province-wide 211 service, providing free and confidential access to community and social services information.