10-digit dialing now required in Idaho
Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The days of seven-digit dialing in Idaho are a thing of the past as of Saturday.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission announced that callers will now …
Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The days of seven-digit dialing in Idaho are a thing of the past as of Saturday.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission announced that callers will now …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Life in the 208 is about to get a little more cumbersome. In anticipation of the new 986 area code—which rolls out next year—officials are …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s no wonder that Idahoans are fond of the 208 area code. After all, Idaho is just one of 12 states with a single telephone …
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