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Get a real Boston phone number without switching your main line, choose from the area codes people here actually recognize, like 617, 857, 339, or 781. Whether you're selling a couch, dating someone new, or keeping work separate from home, a local number makes you look like you belong. Start in minutes.
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Why choose a Boston virtual phone number?
Sell on marketplaces without hesitation
Buyers in Boston are more likely to reply to a 617 or 857 number than an out-of-state one. A local area code tells them you're nearby and worth trusting.
Date without handing out your main number
Give matches a Ghost number with a 339 or 781 area code first. You can always delete and replace it later if things don't work out.
Moving to Boston made easier
If you're relocating from out of state, a 617 or 857 number lets landlords, employers, and new contacts see a local presence right away, before you've even unpacked.
Job hunting in the Boston area
Recruiters and hiring managers around Boston often screen calls from unfamiliar area codes. A local number gets your call answered instead of ignored.
Keep an old number when you leave
Moving away from Boston but want to keep a way to reach old contacts or handle loose ends here? A second Boston number does that without tying up your main phone.
Separate work from personal life
Freelancers and side hustlers around Boston use a second local number so clients call one line and friends and family reach another.
How to get a Boston phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Boston area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Get My Boston NumberMost popular Boston virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Boston today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 339 | Boston | Get a 339 number |
| +1 617 | Boston | Get a 617 number |
| +1 781 | Boston | Get a 781 number |
| +1 857 | Boston | Get a 857 number |
| +1 351 | Lowell | Get a 351 number |
| +1 978 | Lowell | Get a 978 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Boston virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
Pick a local number in seconds.Unlimited Calls & Texts
Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in Boston?
Boston's economy centers on a mix of higher education, health care, and professional services, drawing people from across Massachusetts and beyond for work and school.
Higher education
Boston is known for its concentration of colleges and universities, which brings a steady flow of students, faculty, and researchers into the city every year.
Health care
The city's hospitals and medical institutions employ a large share of the workforce and attract patients and professionals from around the region.
Professional and financial services
Boston has long served as a hub for finance and professional services, supporting jobs that draw commuters from the surrounding 781 and 339 suburbs.
About Boston
Area codes in service
6
Population
673,458
Boston's core is covered by the 617 and 857 area codes, while 339 and 781 reach the surrounding suburbs. Head north toward Lowell and you'll find 351 and 978 instead, which is useful to know if you're calling contacts across the wider Massachusetts area.
Boston runs on Eastern time, so calls and texts land in step with the rest of the East Coast. No need to think about time zone gaps when you're reaching people across the city or the state.
Boston is home to 673,458 people, a population dense enough that a recognizable local area code, rather than an out-of-state one, still matters when someone decides whether to pick up.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Boston phone number?
You pick your area code, 617, 857, 339, or 781, and the number is active on your phone within minutes. No new SIM card or phone plan required.
Can I choose between 617 and 857?
Yes. Both cover Boston, so you can pick whichever one you prefer, or try 339 or 781 if you want a suburban feel.
Will texts and calls work like a normal number?
You can call and text with your Ghost number the same way you do with any phone number, using the Ghost app on your iPhone.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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