Virtual phone numbers · United States
Get a US virtual phone number in any state
Unlimited calling and texting.
A real phone number with a local area code, in every state plus Washington, DC. Choose from 305 US and Canadian area codes and start calling and texting in minutes, without a second SIM card.
See why thousands trust Ghost for their virtual phone number
Numbers in every state
Pick a state to see its area codes, which cities each code serves, and the local reasons a number there helps.
- Alabama6 codes
- Alaska1 code
- Arizona5 codes
- Arkansas4 codes
- California38 codes
- Colorado5 codes
- Connecticut4 codes
- Delaware1 code
- District of Columbia2 codes
- Florida23 codes
- Georgia10 codes
- Hawaii1 code
- Idaho2 codes
- Illinois17 codes
- Indiana8 codes
- Iowa5 codes
- Kansas4 codes
- Kentucky5 codes
- Louisiana5 codes
- Maine1 code
- Maryland6 codes
- Massachusetts9 codes
- Michigan12 codes
- Minnesota7 codes
- Mississippi4 codes
- Missouri9 codes
- Montana1 code
- Nebraska3 codes
- Nevada3 codes
- New Hampshire1 code
- New Jersey10 codes
- New Mexico2 codes
- New York22 codes
- North Carolina10 codes
- North Dakota1 code
- Ohio15 codes
- Oklahoma5 codes
- Oregon4 codes
- Pennsylvania15 codes
- Rhode Island1 code
- South Carolina5 codes
- South Dakota1 code
- Tennessee7 codes
- Texas28 codes
- Utah3 codes
- Vermont1 code
- Virginia10 codes
- Washington6 codes
- West Virginia2 codes
- Wisconsin8 codes
- Wyoming1 code
51 states and districts. Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Popular cities across the US
Why choose a US virtual phone number?
Sell locally without giving out your real number
Buyers on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist answer local numbers. Pick the area code your buyers recognize and keep your personal line out of the listing.
Moving to a new state
Set up utilities, deliveries, and memberships with a number from your new area before you arrive, and skip the forms that reject out-of-area numbers.
Keep a number where your people are
Moved away? Keep a number in your old area code so family, friends, and old clients can reach you the way they always have.
Separate work from life
Run a side business or shift work on its own line with its own voicemail, and silence it when you are off the clock.
Date on your terms
Share a number on dating apps without sharing the one tied to your accounts, banks, and family. Delete it and get a fresh one whenever you want.
Keep your real number private
Give your Ghost number to strangers, listings, and sign-up forms. If it ever attracts spam, replace it. Your real number stays clean.
How to get a US phone number
- 1
Pick your area code
Choose any US area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
- 2
Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
- 3
Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
- 4
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 US NumberFrequently asked questions
How fast can I get a US phone number?
Minutes. Download Ghost, pick a state or city, choose an area code, and start calling and texting right away.
Which states and area codes can I choose from?
Every US state plus Washington, DC. Ghost offers hundreds of US and Canadian area codes; each state page lists the codes in service there, and each city page shows the code locals recognize.
Do I need a second SIM card or phone plan?
No. Your Ghost number works entirely inside the app on your existing phone, alongside the number you already have.
How much does a US virtual number 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.
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