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Using a local PA area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a PA number as they are more familiar with the area code.
Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in Pennsylvania. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.
In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from Pennsylvania (PA) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.
Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a Pennsylvania area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.
Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including PA numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.
Code | Area served |
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215 | Area code 215 serves Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding areas. It has 2 overlays (267 and 445) that serve the same area. |
223 | Area code 223 is located in southcentral Pennsylvania and covers Lancaster, Harrisburg, and York. It is an overlay for area code 717 and serves the same area. |
267 | Area code 267 serves Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 215 and serves the same area. |
272 | Area code 272 is located in northeastern Pennsylvania and covers Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport. It is an overlay for area code 570 and serves the same area. |
412 | Area code 412 serves Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding areas. It overlaps coverage areas with area code 878. |
445 | Area code 445 serves Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 215 and serves the same area. |
484 | Area code 484 is located in eastern Pennsylvania and covers Allentown, Reading, and Bethlehem. It is an overlay for area code 610 and serves the same area. |
570 | Area code 570 is located in northeastern Pennsylvania and covers Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport. It has a single overlay (272) that serves the same area. |
582 | Area code 582 is located in Pennsylvania and covers Erie, Altoona, and State College. It is an overlay for area code 814 and serves the same area. |
610 | Area code 610 is located in eastern Pennsylvania and covers Allentown, Reading, and Bethlehem. It has 2 overlays (484 and 835) that serve the same area. |
717 | Area code 717 is located in southcentral Pennsylvania and covers Lancaster, Harrisburg, and York. It has a single overlay (223) that serves the same area. |
724 | Area code 724 serves southwestern Pennsylvania except the Pittsburgh metro area. It includes the cities of New Castle, Murrysville, and Hermitage. It overlaps coverage areas with area code 878. |
814 | Area code 814 is located in Pennsylvania and covers Erie, Altoona, and State College. It has a single overlay (582) that serves the same area. |
835 | Area code 835 is located in eastern Pennsylvania and covers Allentown, Reading, and Bethlehem. It is an overlay for area code 610 and serves the same area. |
878 | Area code 878 is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and covers Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, and Monroeville. It is an overlay for area code 412 and area code 724 and serves the combined area. |
Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.
Choose the virtual Pennsylvania phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.
It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).
Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.
With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.
Pennsylvania (PA) is a USA region with a population of 12,096,000. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a Pennsylvania telephone number.
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. Famous landmarks include The Liberty Bell, Hersheypark and Longwood Gardens .
There are 15 area codes available within Pennsylvania. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local PA area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.
The area codes in Pennsylvania are 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835 & 878. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.
Using a Pennsylvania phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.
With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the Pennsylvania area.
It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.
Chalkboard gives you all the business calling and messaging features you need, without a phone system.
Text and call as a team with shared or private numbers. Flexible and simple.
No contracts, no phone system, no SIM cards, and no configuration. Just install the app and go!
Including missed call auto-reply, working hours, templates, and much more...
You can search and buy your new phone number now, with instant activation and free setup.
It's the easy way for your team to text and call together without the hassle and complexity of a phone system!
Yes, that's a major benefit of using virtual local phone numbers. You'll be able to use your PA number from anywhere in the country (and even whilst you're out of the country!).
We can provide virtual numbers for almost anywhere in the country. So you can choose a local virtual number in every area that you serve if you need.
Yes, once you've chosen your first number and logged into
the app, you can then add new virtual Pennsylvania numbers with just a few
taps, with instant setup.
Your virtual number will be fully enabled for phone calls, and also text messaging. It's fully business ready. If you have a team, you can even share the number with others on your team.
You simply need to install our mobile app, and then you'll be able to receive calls, make calls, and send/reply to text messages too.