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Area code 857 is an overlay for the original 617 area code, covering the same Boston metro area, including Cambridge, Somerville, and downtown Boston. With this overlay, your business can get a recognizable Boston number even as demand for 617 numbers outpaces supply.
The 857 area code serves the Boston metropolitan region in Massachusetts. Introduced as an overlay to the historic 617 area code, it expands the number pool for one of the busiest and most competitive markets in New England.
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Area code 857 serves the Greater Boston area in Massachusetts, including cities like Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, and Somerville.
857 is an overlay for 617, meaning both area codes serve the same region. Overlays are used when the original area code runs out of available numbers.
An overlay area code is added to the same geographic region as an existing code, allowing new phone numbers to be issued without affecting current users.
There are more than 300 active area codes in the United States. New area codes, including overlays, are added regularly to meet growing demand.
Originally assigned by geography and population size, area codes now follow overlays and other rules to keep up with growth, making them more flexible, though less geographically consistent.
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