Local phone numbers for US businesses

What is a local phone number?

A local phone number is a telephone number that is assigned to a specific geographic area, such as a city or region. It is typically used by individuals and businesses to make and receive calls within a particular area, without incurring long-distance charges.

In the US and generally across the world, a local phone number usually consists of a three-digit area code followed by a seven-digit subscriber number, though the specific format of the number can vary by country and region.

In contrast to a toll-free number, which allows callers to contact a business or individual without incurring any charges, a local phone number requires the caller to pay for the call if it is made outside the local area.

Why are they useful to businesses?

Many businesses prefer to use local phone numbers as they help to establish a local presence, build trust with customers, and avoid the potential perception that the business is impersonal or disconnected from the community.

How to get local numbers for business

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We serve customers all across the USA, and offer a large range of local phone numbers for you to choose, buy instantly, and begin using for your business within minutes. The numbers work wherever you are in the country.

You can even invite your whole team to Chalkboard, so everyone can share a number, or get their own private local phone numbers to use for business.