Is the area code 833 actually an 800 number?

This is a common question that arises due to the fact that the area code 833 is actually an 800 number. The switch to an 800 number in 2003 was done in order to increase the amount of available telephone numbers and make it easier for people to reach businesses. So while the area code 833 may appear to be a 9-digit number, it is actually an 800 number.