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Get a real Memphis phone number with area code 901, the only code assigned to this part of Tennessee. Use it for calls and texts across Memphis and the towns around it, and start in minutes right from the app.
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Why choose a 901 virtual phone number?
Collierville and Memphis, one number
Collierville sits just southeast of Memphis, close enough that families, buyers, and movers treat the two as one address book. A 901 number works the same in both places, so nobody has to guess where the call is coming from.
Germantown recognizes 901
Germantown borders Memphis directly and shares the same 901 prefix on local listings and referrals. A second 901 number lets you run a Germantown-facing line without mixing it into your everyday phone.
Bartlett to Millington, still 901
Bartlett's suburbs and Millington's base community sit on opposite edges of the metro, but both use 901. One number covers calls and texts across that entire stretch without switching codes.
No overlay to track
901 is the only area code assigned here, with no second code competing for numbers. A new 901 line looks and behaves exactly like any other number already in circulation around Memphis and its suburbs.
Arlington and Oakland, same code, smaller towns
Arlington and Oakland sit northeast of Memphis and are smaller than the city, but they still fall under 901. A number with that code reads as familiar whether you're texting someone downtown or out toward these towns.
How to get a 901 phone number
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Get My 901 NumberAbout the 901 area code
Area code
901
State
Tennessee
Cities served
12+
Area code 901 covers Memphis and the cities around it, including Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Arlington, Lakeland, Millington, and Oakland. There's no overlay code layered on top, so every number in this stretch of Tennessee carries the same 901 prefix.
Memphis and the rest of the 901 region run on Central time, while other parts of Tennessee farther east operate on Eastern time. Because there's no overlay here, you don't have to track a second area code alongside 901 for calls and texts in this area.
Like most phone users, people in the Memphis area deal with a steady flow of unwanted calls and texts. Keeping a separate 901 number for marketplace listings, dating profiles, or public posts gives you a line you can drop or filter without touching your main phone.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Memphis?
Memphis and the towns around it anchor a regional economy built on moving goods, caring for patients, and supporting the farmland nearby.
Logistics and distribution
Memphis sits at a major transportation crossroads, and warehousing and shipping work extends into suburbs like Millington and Lakeland.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers in Memphis serve patients from Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, and smaller towns across the 901 area.
Agriculture
Farming communities around Oakland and Arlington support the broader Mid-South agricultural economy that surrounds the Memphis metro.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Memphis phone number?
Pick a 901 number in the app and you can start calling and texting right away. There's no paperwork and no waiting on a carrier.
Can I choose 901 specifically instead of getting assigned a random code?
Yes. You pick 901 as your area code when you set up the number, so it reads as local to Memphis and the surrounding towns.
Does a 901 number work if I live in Collierville or Germantown instead of Memphis proper?
Yes. The number works the same anywhere you use the app, and 901 already covers Collierville, Germantown, and the other towns around Memphis.
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