BOISE — Idaho's second area code — 986 — was approved by state regulators Monday and will be implemented in late 2017. The original 208 area code issued in 1947 has been the state's only area code ...

POCATELLO — Though safe for one year, those partial to their 208 area code should refrain from changing their number come September 2017, as new Idaho phone numbers will be assigned the area code of ...

To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, and new 986 area code will be added to the area served by 208, according to the Public Utilities Commission. This is known as an area code overlay.

(Idaho Public Utilities Commission)—Beginning Aug, 5, Idahoans will have to dial the area code along with the seven-digit telephone number in order to make any call. The Idaho Public Utilities ...