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Ghost gives you a real New York City phone number with the 718 area code, the code that's covered the city's boroughs since 212 split. Pick 718, or one of the region's other codes, 212, 347, 646, or 917, and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose a 718 virtual phone number?
Recognized from Yonkers to Levittown
A 718 number reads as local from Yonkers and New Rochelle down through Hempstead, Brentwood, and Levittown, towns that share this numbering region with New York City itself.
White Plains and Mount Vernon connections
White Plains and Mount Vernon sit just north of the city, and both are part of the same 718 region, so a Ghost number holds up whether you're doing business, apartment hunting, or dating across that line.
One of five codes covering the same city
New York City runs on 718 plus the overlays 212, 347, 646, and 917. Choosing 718 puts you with the original citywide code instead of one of the later overlays.
Long Island ties without a Long Island number
Hempstead, Brentwood, and Levittown are Long Island towns that carry 718. If people you're calling or texting are out that way, a 718 number doesn't mark you as reaching in from somewhere else.
Keep spam off your main line
People across the New York area commonly report robocalls and spoofed caller ID as their biggest unwanted-call headache. A second 718 number for Marketplace, Craigslist, or dating apps keeps that traffic off the line your family and coworkers use.
How to get a 718 phone number
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Get My 718 NumberAbout the 718 area code
Area code
718
State
New York
Overlay codes
212, 347, 646, 917
Cities served
12+
718 anchors New York City and its numbering region stretches north to Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, and Mount Vernon, and east onto Long Island through Hempstead, Brentwood, and Levittown. The overlay codes 212, 347, 646, and 917 cover that exact same area, so a 718 number sits right alongside them, not off to the side.
The whole region runs on America/New_York time. Because 718, 212, 347, 646, and 917 are overlays on one area rather than separate territories, none of them reads as more or less local than another within the city.
Residents across the area commonly point to robocalls and spoofed caller ID as their top unwanted-call complaint. That's part of why plenty of people keep a separate 718 number for selling online or meeting someone new, and leave the number their friends and family already have out of it.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in New York?
New York City anchors a regional economy that reaches into Westchester and Long Island, the same towns tied to the 718 numbering region.
Finance and professional services
Manhattan-based finance and professional firms draw commuters from across the 718 region, including White Plains and Yonkers.
Healthcare and education
Hospitals and universities across the city and into Westchester towns like Mount Vernon and New Rochelle are major employers for area residents.
Transportation and logistics
The city's airports, ports, and rail lines connect New York to Long Island towns like Hempstead and Brentwood, keeping goods and commuters moving daily.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a New York City phone number?
You can get a 718 number in the Ghost app in a few minutes. Pick 718, or another of the region's codes, 212, 347, 646, or 917, choose from the numbers available, and start calling and texting right away.
Will a 718 number work if I live in White Plains or Yonkers?
Yes. White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon are all part of the same New York numbering region as 718, so the number fits there too.
Can I choose 718 instead of 212, 347, 646, or 917?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick your area code, so you can choose 718 specifically, even though all five codes cover the same New York City region.
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