Starting August 5, 2017 Idahoans will have to dial the entire 10 digit number when placing local calls. That's because the 208 area code will now have a partner. Yup... a new area code kicks off in just a few weeks.
In the beginning Idaho didn't even have an area code and for decades we've only had "208" but like it or not a second Idaho area code is about to take affect.