Area code 208 and 986

Local phone numbers for area code 208 and 986: Perfect for sales and customer teams

Use a local phone number to help your business establish a local presence. This is important because customers are more likely to trust and do business with a local company. Local phone numbers also make it easier for customers to reach businesses. They can simply dial the local number, without having to remember a toll-free number or an out-of-town area code.

Local numbers are useful for both inbound and outbound customer teams—and when you buy them from Dialpad, you’re getting much more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with a local 208 or 986 area code. This is along with unified communications features like phone calls, video conferencing, SMS/MMS business text messaging and team messages, and more—all from one intuitive, easy-to-use desktop or mobile app:

The lowest plan starts at just $15/user/month, which also includes unlimited calling in the US and Canada!

Next, let’s look at why you might need a 208 or 986 area code.

Where is area code 208 and 986?

The 208 and 986 area codes serves all of Idaho. Idaho is a landlocked state, bordered by Montana and Wyoming to the east, Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. These two area codes cover cities like:

• Boise

• Coeur d'Alene

• Caldwell

• Idaho Falls

• Lewiston

• Meridian

• Nampa

• Pocatello

• And so on...

Located in both the Pacific and Mountain time zones, area codes 208 and 986 serve counties like Boise, Jefferson, Ada, and Canyon (with a total of 44 counties). The 208 and 986 prefixes were first put into service in 1947 and 201 respectively.

All your essential communications features, included with a 208 or 986 area code number

Does your business need a Idaho area code?

Local numbers are a great way to reach local customers and businesses, as well as provide support if customers need to reach out to you. They also make a small business seem bigger, or for larger enterprises to establish a local presence without having to rent or lease a physical location there.

With a 208 or 986 area code number for Idaho, for instance, you can set up a virtual branch out of cities like Boise—without having to rent or buy a physical office space.

Idaho is also home to a variety of businesses, including two major grocery chains: Albertsons and WinCo. Since Idaho is a large producer of potatoes and a major destination for outdoor activities, if you're in the agriculture, forestry, or outdoor recreation industries, Idaho may be a great market to tap into.

Get your 208 or 986 area code business phone number in 4 easy steps

It’s super-easy to look up area codes and add a local number in Dialpad. When you sign up for a free 14-day trial, which takes just a few minutes, you’ll also be set up with a phone number with your area code of choice—in this case, a 208 or 986 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another VoIP number or do an area code lookup too:

Step 1. Navigate to Settings

Step 2. Choose “Add a Number”

Step 3. Check your local licenses and add a business phone line

Step 4. Confirm the new phone number or select it from the Change menu.

That’s it!