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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 22 > Central Oregon will get 2nd area code: 458

Central Oregon will get 2nd area code: 458

Number to be added in 2010; callers will need to dial 10 digits

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
October 22, 2008

SALEM — Oregonians with the 541 area code won’t be forced to change their phone numbers, but their fingers and memories will get a little more work.

That’s the upshot of an Oregon Public Utility Commission decision Tuesday, which will add a second area code....

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