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The 208 area code is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that primarily serves Idaho. It is one of the two area codes assigned to the state, the other being area code 986. Together, these numbering codes help ensure that the national telephone network remains organized.
The 208 area code was created when it was split off from area code 406 in 1947, the same year that area codes were created throughout the United States and Canada. This split was necessary in order to meet the growing demand for telephone services in Idaho. It was the first of the two area codes in Idaho and currently serves the entire state. This includes the major cities of Boise, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, and Idaho Falls. It is also used in the surrounding areas of Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and Oregon.