Seattle is getting a new area code — 564 — starting next month as the OG 206 runs out of available numbers. Why it matters: The addition marks the end of an era because 206 has been shorthand for ...

The "206″ is getting a new neighbor this summer. The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced that the area code "564″ will launch on June 10 in the Seattle area. The UTC voted to add ...

It’s the end of an era. Or rather, the end of an area code. As the 206 area code is almost exhausted in Seattle, a new code will hit the city next month. Say hello to 564. The new area code was ...