About 778 Area Code:
The 778 area code serves British Columbia, Canada, covering major cities like Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond. Vancouver is a central economic hub. Its economy is driven by technology, film production, tourism, and international trade. The city is home to several major tech companies, including Telus and Lululemon. In recent years, Vancouver has made headlines with its housing market challenges and efforts to address affordability. The city has seen increased discussions about housing policies and urban development to accommodate its growing population.
Surrey has been recognized for its investments in infrastructure and public services, including new transportation projects aimed at improving connectivity within the region. Surrey, one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, benefits from its expanding role in real estate and construction. As Vancouver’s metropolitan area grows, Surrey has increasingly become a residential and business center. Burnaby, situated immediately east of Vancouver, is a key player in technology and retail. The presence of major shopping centers like Metropolis at Metrotown and the development of technology parks, including those related to Simon Fraser University, underpin Burnaby’s economic contributions. Richmond, located to the south of Vancouver, is known for its strong international trade links, largely due to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) which serves as a major transportation hub. Richmond’s economy benefits from its diverse commercial sectors, including retail, hospitality, and a significant Chinese-speaking community that influences local culture and business.
In area code 778, complaints about wireless and mobile services have changed a lot from 2014 to 2024, reaching a high of 30 complaints in 2016. Complaints about wired services have mostly stayed low, but there was a noticeable jump to 10 complaints in 2022. VOIP complaints have gradually increased in the later years. These trends show that consumer concerns about different communication methods vary over time.
In the 778 area code, most FCC complaints over the years have centered around unwanted calls. The number of telemarketing complaints climbed to a high of 38 in 2016 but has since fallen to zero in recent years. Complaints about robocalls also peaked at 11 in 2016 but have dropped off completely by 2022. Overall, there has been a noticeable rise in unwanted call complaints, reaching a peak of 18 in 2022 before decreasing slightly in 2023.
Complaints in the 778 area code regarding various types of calls have changed from 2014 to 2024. The highest number of prerecorded voice complaints occurred in 2016, totaling 33. Live voice complaints remained relatively stable, with a peak of 5 in 2016 and 2017. Text message complaints have seen an increase, reaching a high of 6 in 2022, indicating evolving concerns about communication methods in the 778 area.
Spamming
Received two calls from this # within 15-minutes of each other but the caller didn't leave a message. I don't recognize this # nor does it belong to anyone I know.
random text
They texted and said “God bless u!”
I want to cancel my subscption.. this was phone call
fishing text/call
This person was wanting to know when the SXSW festival starts. I text back wrong person. They apologized, but they said maybe we can be friends since I text the wrong number. Had these before I have had these texts before and they are just fishing for information.
Mame
phishing
text attempt to talk and ask for****istance; basically begging for money pretending to be a friend
Sent random text saying your bag is in my office
Sent me a text saying "Id like to talk to you"
Randomly texted in another language.
Sent smishing text message
bro why are people calling this a spammer it's just a rickroll.