Area code 587 – Alberta
587 has served Alberta since 2008, split from 780. 779 of its 800 number blocks are allocated – about 97% full. No carrier dominates: Other CLEC / VoIP 16.6%. It shares its geography with overlay codes 368, 403, 568, 780, 825, so local calls take all ten digits. Spam complaints are comparatively rare: 390 in the 33 days to 30 October 2026, 254th of the 422 codes with five or more complaints. Most of its numbers are in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray.
- Province
- Alberta
- In service since
- 2008
- Time zone
- Mountain
Who holds 587 number blocks
Share of the 779 assigned NXX blocks (97.4% of the 786 possible), across 1 carriers. This is share of number blocks, not of subscribers.
- Other CLEC / VoIP16.6%
Spam complaints naming 587
FTC Do Not Call complaints where the caller ID was a 587 number, 28 Sep – 30 Oct 2026 (33 days). Caller IDs on spam calls are frequently spoofed, so these are complaints about the code, not calls proven to originate in it.
Rate centers in 587
NANPA allocates number blocks to rate centers and records their names abbreviated to ten characters, so these are NANPA's codes rather than place names – CHAMPAURBN is Champaign-Urbana, NWYRCYZN01 is a New York City zone. We show them unchanged instead of guessing at the full names. Showing the largest 5 of 137.
Timeline
- 2008 587 goes into service, split from or overlaid on 780.
More about 587
Separate pages for the questions that need their own answer: what time it is there, what the complaint data says, who holds the number blocks, and how the code compares with the one it shares its area with.
Frequently asked about 587
Where is area code 587?
Alberta. It covers the same area as 368/403/568/587/780/825.
Can I still get a 587 number?
Only from recycled stock. 779 of the 800 available blocks are already allocated, so new numbers in the area normally come from the overlay codes (368/403/568/587/780/825).
Is a call from 587 a scam?
Not by itself. 587 drew 390 FTC complaints in the 33 days to 30 October 2026, 254th of 422 ranked codes – mid-pack or lower. Spam callers spoof caller IDs, so the only useful check is the full number.
Which carrier owns 587 numbers?
Other CLEC / VoIP holds the largest share of assigned number blocks at 16.6%. This is share of number blocks, not of subscribers – people keep their numbers when they switch carriers.
Do I need to dial 10 digits in 587?
Yes – ten digits for local calls in 587, because it shares its area with another code.
Sources and verification
- NANPA – NPA Database (npa_report.csv), file date 11/01/2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- NANPA – CO Code Assignment Records, All States (utilized), file updated 11/01/2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- FTC – Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, 25 daily files 28 Sep – 30 Oct 2026, retrieved Nov 1, 2026
NANPA dialing note for this code: “10D”. Reviewed by the data desk. Spotted an error? Request a correction.