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Get a real Massachusetts phone number with the area code you want, whether that's 617 or 857 for Boston, 508 or 774 for Worcester, 413 for Springfield, or 351 and 978 for Lowell. Pick your code, get your number, and start calling and texting in minutes.
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Why choose a Massachusetts virtual phone number?
Sell locally without giving out your real number
List furniture or a car on a Boston or Worcester marketplace with a 617 or 508 number. Buyers see a local code and reply faster than they would to an out-of-state one.
Dating with a number tied to your city
A 339 or 781 number tells a match you're actually in the Boston area, not messaging from three states away. Keep it separate from your personal line until you know someone.
Moving across Massachusetts without losing touch
Relocating from Springfield to Worcester or from Lowell into the city? Keep a 413 or 978 number active for old contacts while you set up a new one for your new area.
Job hunting with the right area code
Applying for work in Boston or Worcester goes smoother when your callback number carries a 617, 857, or 774 code instead of one that flags you as from out of state.
Keeping work and personal calls apart
Use one Massachusetts number for clients or side gigs and your regular phone for everyone else. Same phone, two lines, no mixing.
Staying reachable when family works across the state
With Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Lowell all covered by different codes, a second number lets you keep a local presence in more than one part of Massachusetts.
How to get a Massachusetts phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Massachusetts 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.
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Massachusetts today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 339 | Boston | Get a 339 number |
| +1 351 | Lowell | Get a 351 number |
| +1 413 | Springfield | Get a 413 number |
| +1 508 | Worcester | Get a 508 number |
| +1 617 | Boston | Get a 617 number |
| +1 774 | Worcester | Get a 774 number |
| +1 781 | Boston | Get a 781 number |
| +1 857 | Boston | Get a 857 number |
| +1 978 | Lowell | Get a 978 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Massachusetts virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
Pick a local number in seconds.Unlimited Calls & Texts
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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts runs on a mix of large hospital and university systems, technology and research firms, and manufacturing and logistics operations tied to its port and highway network.
Healthcare and education
Boston and its suburbs host major hospital networks and universities that draw students, researchers, and healthcare workers from across the country, many of whom want a local number before they arrive.
Technology and research
The corridor around Boston and its western suburbs is dense with tech and biotech companies, which means a steady flow of people relocating for work and needing a Massachusetts number fast.
Manufacturing and logistics
Cities like Worcester and Springfield have long-standing manufacturing bases, supported by highway and rail routes that connect central and western Massachusetts to the rest of New England.
About Massachusetts
Area codes in service
9
Population
7,136,171
Time zone
New York
Massachusetts area codes split by region: 617 and 857 serve Boston proper, with 339 and 781 covering the surrounding suburbs. 508 and 774 cover Worcester and the south, 413 covers Springfield and the western part of the state, and 351 and 978 cover Lowell and the north.
The whole state runs on the America/New_York timezone, so a 617 or 413 number rings on the same clock no matter where you or your caller are standing in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is home to about 7,136,171 people, spread across dense cities like Boston and Worcester and smaller hubs like Springfield and Lowell, which is part of why the state needed nine separate area codes to keep up.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Massachusetts phone number?
You pick your area code, whether it's 617, 508, 413, or another Massachusetts code, and your number is ready to use in minutes.
Can I choose between Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Lowell area codes?
Yes. Ghost lets you pick from any available Massachusetts area code, including 339, 617, 857, and 781 for Boston, 508 and 774 for Worcester, 413 for Springfield, and 351 or 978 for Lowell.
Does a Ghost number work for both calling and texting?
Yes. You can call and text from your Massachusetts number just like a regular phone line, and it stays separate from your personal number.
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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