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Area code 844 was activated for toll-free service in North America (USA, Canada, etc.) on December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07). The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, and 844, with 833 and 822 reserved for future toll-free use.

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Current toll-free codes are 800, 888, 877, 866, and 855. Future toll-free codes include 844, 833, and 822.

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