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The 281 area code is a telephone area code that covers much of the Greater Houston area in Texas, United States. It was established in 1997 as a split from the 713 area code, which had been in service since 1947. The area code serves parts of Southeast Texas and Brazoria County, including some outlying suburbs like Pearland, Galveston, and Freeport.

The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) is the system of assigning numbers to telephone subscribers in the United States, Canada, and certain Caribbean countries. Area codes are a crucial part of the NANP and are necessary for making long-distance calls. Each area code consists of three digits and must be dialed whenever making telephone calls. As the population of a given area grows, a new area code may be needed to meet the increasing telephone usage. The 281 area code was created to keep up with the needs of the growing Houston metropolitan area.