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Why choose a 701 virtual phone number?
West Fargo sits right next to Fargo
West Fargo and Fargo share the same 701 area code and sit side by side on the map. A 701 number keeps you looking local across that combined community without picking a new area code.
Bismarck carries the same code as the rest of the state
Bismarck, the state capital, uses the same 701 area code as Fargo, Grand Forks, and every other city in North Dakota. That means a 701 number looks equally at home whether you're calling east or west.
Grand Forks pulls people in for school and family
Grand Forks is home to a major university, and plenty of people move there for a semester or a job and back out again. A 701 number lets you keep one number through that whole stretch instead of switching every time you relocate.
Minot's base keeps people moving in and out
Minot sits near a large Air Force base, so residents regularly arrive, get reassigned, and leave again. Keeping a 701 number through those moves means friends and family don't have to update your contact info every time you get new orders.
Williston runs on oil work
Williston sits at the center of North Dakota's oil activity, drawing workers in for months or years at a stretch. A 701 number lets you stay reachable on a local-looking line the whole time you're there, even if home is somewhere else.
How to get a 701 phone number
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Get My 701 NumberAbout the 701 area code
Area code
701
State
North Dakota
Cities served
12+
North Dakota runs on a single area code, 701. It's carried by every city in the state, from Fargo and West Fargo in the east, to Bismarck and Mandan in the middle, to Grand Forks and Minot up north, and Williston and Dickinson out west.
Most of North Dakota, including Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, and Minot, runs on Central time. The southwestern corner of the state, including Dickinson and Williston, sits in Mountain time instead. Since there's no overlay here, every one of those cities still shares the same 701 code no matter which time zone it falls in.
Residents across North Dakota, like elsewhere, often point to unwanted robocalls and unfamiliar numbers as a common nuisance. That's part of why many people keep a separate 701 number specifically for calls and texts they'd rather keep off their main line.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Fargo?
North Dakota's economy blends agriculture, energy, and the health care and education hubs anchoring its larger cities.
Agriculture
Farming and ranching remain central to the state's economy, especially across the rural stretches between its larger cities.
Energy
Western North Dakota, including areas around Williston and Dickinson, has long been tied to oil and gas production.
Healthcare and education
Cities like Fargo and Grand Forks anchor regional health care systems and universities that draw people in from across the state.
701 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a North Dakota phone number?
You can get a 701 number in the Ghost app in a few minutes. Pick your area code, choose from the numbers available, and you're ready to call and text.
Can I keep my 701 number if I move away from North Dakota?
Yes. Your Ghost number stays with you no matter where you move, so you can hold onto your 701 area code even after you leave the state.
Do I need a second phone or a new SIM to use a 701 number?
No. Ghost adds a second line to your iPhone, so your 701 number runs right alongside your personal number without swapping devices or SIMs.
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