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Get a real Birmingham phone number on your iPhone, with your choice of the 205 or 659 area code. Keep it separate from your personal line, use it for selling, dating, or work, and start in minutes.
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Why choose a Birmingham virtual phone number?
Sell locally without your personal number
A 205 or 659 number tells buyers on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist you're local to Birmingham. You can text back and forth without handing out your main line.
Dating with a little distance
Give out a Birmingham number on dating apps instead of your real one. If it doesn't work out, you're not stuck changing your main number.
Moving to or from Birmingham
If you're relocating to Birmingham, a local 205 or 659 number makes it easier to reach landlords, employers, and new neighbors who screen unfamiliar area codes.
Job hunting with a local presence
Applying for work in the Birmingham area? A local number on your resume signals you're already here, or on your way.
Keep your old number when you leave
Moving away from Birmingham but want to keep a local line for family or old contacts? Set up a Ghost number with a 205 or 659 area code and keep it running.
Separate work from personal life
Freelancing or running a side business in Birmingham? A second number keeps client calls and texts off your personal phone.
How to get a Birmingham phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Birmingham area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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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 Birmingham NumberMost popular Birmingham virtual phone numbers
Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Birmingham today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 205 | Birmingham & central Alabama | Get a 205 number |
| +1 659 | Birmingham & central Alabama | Get a 659 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Birmingham virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
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Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
Read your voicemail at a glance.Auto-Reply
Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in Birmingham?
Birmingham anchors a regional economy built around healthcare, education, and logistics, drawing workers and job seekers from across Alabama.
Healthcare
Birmingham is a major healthcare hub for the region, with hospitals and medical employers drawing staff and patients from across Alabama.
Education
Universities and schools in and around Birmingham bring students, faculty, and staff into the area year-round.
Logistics and manufacturing
Birmingham's position in Alabama makes it a natural stop for logistics and manufacturing work serving the broader Southeast.
About Birmingham
Area codes in service
2
Population
196,357
Birmingham is covered by two area codes, 205 and 659. Both serve the same geographic area, so a 659 number looks just as local as a 205 one to anyone in the city.
Birmingham runs on Central Time, same as the rest of Alabama. Calls and texts to local businesses, landlords, or contacts line up with normal Central Time hours.
Birmingham's population is 196,357, making it one of the larger cities in Alabama. A local number fits naturally into that community, whether you're new in town or have been here for years.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Birmingham phone number?
You can pick a 205 or 659 number and start using it in minutes. Download Ghost, choose your area code, and you're set.
Can I choose between the 205 and 659 area codes?
Yes. Both cover Birmingham, so you can pick whichever one you prefer when you set up your number.
Do I need a new phone or plan to use a Birmingham number?
No. Your Birmingham number runs through the Ghost app on your existing iPhone. There's nothing new to carry and nothing to swap out.
What does Ghost 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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