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Get a real Augusta, Maine phone number with a 207 area code, the same code carried by numbers across the state, from Waterville to Portland. Set it up in the Ghost app and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose an Augusta virtual phone number?
Split life between Augusta and Waterville
Waterville sits about twenty-five miles up the river from Augusta, and plenty of people here work, date, or run errands in both towns. Keep one 207 number and it works the same whether you're in Augusta or Waterville.
One area code covers the whole state
Maine only has the 207 area code, so a number with that prefix reads as being from Maine, not from one specific town. That's useful if you don't want a number that flags you as an out-of-stater.
Same area code as Portland, Maine's biggest city
Portland and Augusta both carry the 207 area code. A Ghost number with that code doesn't tie you to one town, which helps if your customers or contacts are spread across the state, including Portland.
A small city where new numbers get noticed
Augusta's population is about 19,168, small enough that unfamiliar numbers can stand out. A separate 207 number for selling, dating, or freelance work keeps those contacts apart from your main line.
Most popular Augusta virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 207 | Portland | Get a 207 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Augusta?
Augusta's economy reflects central Maine more broadly, with steady work tied to healthcare, education, and the state's natural-resource industries.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics serving Augusta and nearby Waterville provide a steady base of healthcare jobs in the area.
Education
Schools and colleges in the Augusta-Waterville area employ a good share of local workers.
Forestry and agriculture
Like much of Maine, the region around Augusta has ties to forestry and agriculture, industries that shape a lot of the state's economy.
About Augusta
Area codes in service
1
Population
19,168
The 207 area code covers all of Maine, including Augusta, Waterville, and Portland. There's no second area code layered in, so any number with that prefix simply reads as being from Maine.
Augusta runs on Eastern time, along with the rest of the state. Because Maine shares a single area code statewide, there's no overlay code to sort out, one region, one code.
Like most places, plenty of people around Augusta say unwanted robocalls and spam texts land on their main number. Keeping a separate 207 number for selling online, dating apps, or work keeps that traffic off your personal line.
Places near Augusta
The closest place to Augusta in the Census list is Hallowell, 5 miles southwest. The largest nearby is Lewiston (38,772 people), 28 miles southwest. 7 of the 7 places below also use the 207 area code: Hallowell, Gardiner, Waterville, Winslow, Lewiston, Bath and Topsham.
5 mi southwest · 2,619 people · area code 207
10 mi south · 6,160 people · area code 207
15 mi north · 17,336 people · area code 207
Winslow, ME
16 mi north · 5,318 people · area code 207
28 mi southwest · 38,772 people · area code 207
28 mi south · 8,817 people · area code 207
29 mi south · 6,623 people · area code 207
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get an Augusta, ME phone number?
You can pick a 207 number and start calling and texting in minutes, right from the Ghost app. No paperwork, no waiting.
Can I choose a 207 area code specifically?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick the area code you want, so you can get a 207 number that matches Augusta, Waterville, or anywhere else in Maine.
Will people in Augusta or Waterville know it's a second number?
No. To the person on the other end, it's just a normal 207 number. There's no label or indicator that it's a second line.