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The 508 area code is one of the area codes that makes up the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). This plan is overseen by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) and is used by the United States and its territories, as well as parts of Canada and the Caribbean. The 508 area code is used to denote numbers in the Massachusetts area. It was created in 1988, when it split off from the 617 area code. The 508 and 617 area codes are the only area codes currently serving Massachusetts.
The purpose of the area codes is to separate geographic areas from one another. Through this system, customers are able to dial seven or ten digits to reach any telephone number in the North American Numbering Plan. This is important for the efficient use of telephone numbers in the region, to ensure that numbers are allocated to the most appropriate areas. The 508 area code ensures that Massachusetts - one of New England's six states - is served by its own region-specific area code.