Area code 351 - Massachusetts area code was originated as an overlay to area code 978 on 2nd May, 2001. However area code 978 came into being when area code 508 split on September 1, 1997. Later on area code 351 was added as an overlay to area 978 on May 2, 2001.
Areas are divided into further smaller portions through area splits or overlays in order to fulfill the increasing demand of telephone lines. People need telephone, fax, pagers, and dialup internet working at the same time. Therefore more than one telephone connections are required for homes as well as offices.
Code 351 covers areas of Central Massachusetts in New England. There are total three area codes serving Central Massachusetts:
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