Get local phone numbers for your business in any area code

No, you don’t have to reside in the local area to use a local phone number. Many businesses choose a local area code to build trust and establish a local presence, even if they operate from another region or country. Local business phone numbers with specific area codes can help potential customers feel more comfortable reaching out, as they associate the number with their community.

With Nextiva, you can easily select or port a local phone number to expand your reach, whether you’re in Canada, the U.S., or anywhere else. This feature is ideal for marketing campaigns, customer support, and building strong connections with your audience.

Yes, your business can use multiple phone numbers, including local phone numbers, toll-free numbers, vanity phone numbers, or international numbers. This flexibility helps you manage incoming calls, support specific marketing campaigns, and maintain a professional presence across different regions. We recommend obtaining phone numbers for specific campaigns such as sales, support, or standard employee use.

Nextiva’s business voice platform allows seamless management of multiple numbers through its mobile apps and desktop solutions, ensuring you never miss important business calls. Our support team can assist with number porting or acquiring new phone numbers tailored to your needs.

You can forward multiple numbers to a single device, such as a cell phone or desktop, or distribute them to multiple team members. This ensures that all incoming calls, whether from local calls, toll-free numbers, or international numbers, are handled efficiently.

Nextiva’s advanced business call forwarding features let you customize how calls are routed, enabling better management of directories and business calls. For instance, calls to your local business phone number can be forwarded to specific departments or mobile apps, ensuring uninterrupted communication with potential customers.

STIR/SHAKEN is a technology framework designed to authenticate caller ID and reduce robocalls. It improves trust by ensuring that the telephone number displayed is accurate and hasn’t been spoofed. The term spelled out is Secure Telephony Identity Revisited / Signature-based Handling of Asserted Information Using toKENs. 

A 10-digit long code (10DLC) is a standard mobile carrier required for reliable text messaging. It ensures that businesses using local numbers for SMS comply with industry standards, improving their reputation and delivery rates. These terms, along with others like number porting and vanity phone numbers, enhance the security and professionalism of business communications.

Enhanced 911 (E911) is a mandatory communications technology that shows the exact address of a 911 caller to emergency dispatchers, including floor or desk position. You can add multiple E911 addresses to each phone line, so your team’s nearest location is provided to public safety personnel.

You never have to worry about all this as Nextiva users — our team delivers all these technological advancements to all users at no extra cost. You just get to enjoy your super reliable business communications.

To scale outbound dialing campaigns effectively, use a combination of local phone numbers and toll-free numbers to maximize reach and establish trust with potential customers. 

Tools like predictive dialers and call transcription services can also streamline workflows and improve efficiency. For more advanced outbound dialing functionality, call center software can give you the edge over standard business calling.

Nextiva’s phone service supports robust outbound dialing capabilities, allowing you to use local area codes to boost response rates. Additionally, our mobile apps for Android and iOS help manage campaigns on the go, ensuring your team stays productive.

A local phone number with a familiar area code prefix builds trust by creating a local presence for your business. Potential customers are more likely to answer calls from a number they recognize as being from their community.

Using local phone numbers for customer interactions or marketing campaigns helps establish credibility, especially for small businesses or new markets. It shows you’re invested in serving a specific area, enhancing your reputation.

Yes, you can use Nextiva without a PBX (Private Branch Exchange). Nextiva’s cloud-based phone service eliminates the need for on-premises telephone equipment, offering flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes.

You can manage business calls, caller ID, and number porting through Nextiva’s mobile apps or desktop software. This makes it easy to set up a local business phone number, toll-free number, or vanity phone number without relying on traditional systems.

The right Nextiva plan depends on your business needs. The Core plan is a great choice if you need essential business voice features like unlimited local calls, caller ID, and a local business phone number. 

For companies requiring advanced functionality like call recording, toll-free numbers, and integrations with CRM systems, the Engage or Power Suite plans offer substantially more dialing and inbound call capacity. 

Nextiva also supports toll-free numbers, vanity phone numbers, and international numbers, making it easy to customize your plan. Our support team can help you evaluate your needs, including marketing campaigns and scalability, to ensure you choose the plan that aligns with your goals.

Setting up Nextiva is fast and easy. Most small businesses can start using the service within a few hours, especially if you’re selecting new phone numbers or using our mobile apps for Android and iOS.

If you’re porting an existing telephone number, the process typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on your current phone service provider.

Yes, Nextiva offers volume discounts for organizations that need dozens or even hundreds of Direct Inward Dial (DID) phone numbers. This includes flexible SIP trunking options, even without DID accessibility.

You can easily assign, reassign, and route incoming calls however you need. Additionally, you can release phone numbers and choose new ones if required.

Nextiva provides the best value for scalable business voice solutions.