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Get a real Detroit phone number with the 313 area code, the city's own code, or pick from nearby options like 248 and 734. Use it for calling and texting without handing out your personal number. Download Ghost and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Detroit virtual phone number?
Sell on Marketplaces Without Sharing Your Real Number
List a couch on Facebook or a car on Craigslist with a 313 number and keep buyers from texting your personal line at midnight.
Dating With a Little Distance
Give matches a 313 or 248 number instead of your real one. If it doesn't work out, you're not stuck blocking someone from your main line.
Moving Across Michigan Without Losing Your Detroit Number
If you're relocating to Ann Arbor or Lansing, keep a 313 number so friends and family back in Detroit still see a familiar area code.
Job Hunting With a Local Area Code
Employers in Troy or Warren notice a 248 or 586 number on a resume. It signals you're already local or willing to commute.
Keeping Work and Life Separate
Use a second Detroit number for work calls and texts, and leave your personal 313 or 734 line for family and friends.
Community Trust in a Local Number
Neighbors and local buyers tend to trust a 313 or 248 number more than an out of state code when you're arranging a pickup or meetup.
How to get a Detroit phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Detroit 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 Detroit NumberMost popular Detroit virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Detroit today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 313 | Detroit | Get a 313 number |
| +1 248 | Troy | Get a 248 number |
| +1 947 | Troy | Get a 947 number |
| +1 586 | Warren | Get a 586 number |
| +1 734 | Ann Arbor | Get a 734 number |
| +1 517 | Lansing | Get a 517 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Detroit 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 Detroit?
Detroit's economy has long centered on manufacturing, and the wider region now spans healthcare, logistics, and education as well.
Automotive and Manufacturing
Detroit's identity is tied to car manufacturing, and the metro area still hosts plants, suppliers, and skilled trades tied to the auto industry.
Healthcare
Major hospital systems and medical centers in Detroit employ a large share of the region's workforce, from nurses to administrators.
Logistics and Distribution
Detroit's location near the Canadian border and major highways makes it a hub for trucking, warehousing, and cross border trade.
About Detroit
Area codes in service
6
Population
645,705
Detroit itself sits in the 313 area code. Just north, Troy uses both 248 and the newer 947 overlay. Warren and the eastern suburbs run on 586, Ann Arbor to the west uses 734, and Lansing, the state capital, carries 517. Picking a Ghost number in any of these codes lets you match the area you actually live in or want to reach.
Detroit runs on Eastern Time, same as the rest of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Calls and texts through Ghost work the same whether you're reaching someone across the city or checking in with a contact in Lansing or Ann Arbor.
Detroit is home to 645,705 people, making it one of the larger cities in the Great Lakes region. That size means a lot of different neighborhoods, buyers, and communities, all reachable with one local number.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Detroit phone number?
You can pick a 313, 248, or other area code and start calling and texting within minutes of downloading Ghost.
Can I choose a specific area code for Detroit or the suburbs?
Yes. Ghost lets you choose from codes like 313 for the city, 248 or 947 for Troy, 586 for Warren, 734 for Ann Arbor, or 517 for Lansing.
How much 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.
Can I keep my existing personal number and add a Detroit number?
Yes. Ghost adds a second number on your iPhone. Your existing personal number stays exactly as it is.
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