Mainers won’t have to contend with the disaster of learning two different area codes for at least 12 years. The latest forecast shows the 207 area code will hang on until at least the second quarter of 2036, three years longer than previously expected, according to the Maine Public Utilities Commission.

Maine's beloved 207 area code has been given another extension. The state's only area code is now expected to reach its exhaustion date in 2036, according to the Maine Public Utilities Commission. 207 has been in danger of reaching its limits for several years due to previous distribution practices where large blocks of phone numbers were tied up but not being used.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission said today the state’s single area code has been extended for another two and a half years.

HALLOWELL - Maine's single area code will be around longer more than expected. A semi annual review of area code exhaust dates by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator shows it has gained another two and a half years before it's predicted exhaust date. The previous estimated exhaust date was the fourth quarter of 2033.