What are the 917 Area Code Phone Numbers?
Area code 917 was introduced on February 4, 1992, it’s the first overlay area code created in North American Numbering Plan. At its introduction, all cell phones in New York City were moved to 917, freeing up telephone numbers for extra landlines. This area code serves the five boroughs of New York City: Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. It was created to satisfy the high demand for pager, cellular, and voicemail apps, it now serves landlines and mobile phones all over the city. New York City is home to over 8 million population and is spread across the counties of New York (Manhattan), Bronx, Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), and Richmond (Staten Island). Area code 917 overlays all numbering plan areas in the city including 929, 347, 646, 718, and 212, and the nearby area codes such as 201/551 (parts of New Jersey), 845/329 (Hudson Valley), and 516 (Nassau County). This overlay structure deals with the increasing demand for new phone numbers in one of the overpopulated and economically active regions of the U.S., ensuring easy connectivity and facilitating the active communication requirements of New York City’s businesses and residents.
How Do You Obtain a 917 Area Code Phone Number for Your Business?
We offer all the advanced features needed to help businesses explore a wide range of options to improve their communication. Our platform includes a user-friendly dashboard and a dedicated team available 24/7. Getting started with a local telephone number is simple with Vitel Global.
First, visit the Vitel Global website and look for the 'Pricing' section to find 'Pricing and Plans' based on the number of users and features. Select the plan that suits you.
Click the 'Get Started' button to be redirected to the sign-up form. After entering your details, you will receive an activation link at your registered email address. Verify your email ID, then sign in using your login details.
Access your dashboard to check your account info, billing details, phone system, call reports, service requests, support, and PBX settings.
In the dashboard, navigate to the ‘Billing Details’ section, access 'Billing Information', and select the invoices option to review, verify, and make payments based on the type of plan and features you have chosen.
Our technical team is available 24/7 to tailor settings based on your business needs. You're now ready to make and receive calls from your local New York virtual phone number.
Why is Area Code 917 Important for Businesses?
Area code 917 is important for businesses as it spreads across all five boroughs of New York City: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. This region covers the world’s most vibrant and economically powerful regions. This city is recognized for its varied and dynamic economy, which includes major industries such as healthcare, technology, media, finance, tourism, and education. Manhattan, the major city within this area code, is the worldwide financial capital, home to the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street. Major entrepreneurs and organizations housed in the city include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and NBCUniversal, with a burgeoning IT presence from giants like Facebook and Google. The area code 917 is famous for its collaboration with New York City’s dynamic business landscape, which facilitates diverse industries. Its overlay with other area codes ensures satisfactory phone numbers, supporting easy communication and connectivity in the region. Holding a 917 phone number is important for businesses looking to build a local presence in one of the world's most competitive markets.
Benefits of 917 Area Code Phone Numbers
Area code 917 phone numbers help businesses establish a local presence in New York City effectively meeting their communication needs. Here's why 917 area code New York phone numbers are crucial for business success:
Build a local Presence
Customers tend to favor businesses that demonstrate a strong local presence. Having a local area code phone number builds trust and confidence among customers, making them more likely to engage with companies that possess local numbers.
Economical Communication Options
Customers can call businesses without worrying about high charges typically linked to international and long-distance calls using 917 area code numbers. This enables customers to make international calls at the cost of a local call, thereby increasing the likelihood of customer engagement and satisfaction.
Greater Flexibility and Community Connection
With 917 area code numbers, you can communicate with your teams, employees, clients, or vendors using any virtual phone system at your own pace. There are no limitations on the type of hardware phone system or the location where you use it. Vitel Global can help you get started in minutes.
Keep Business and Personal Numbers Separate
Vitel Global provides a local 917 business phone number with an external display ID. You can easily identify the caller on your device and respond to the call with a message, call, or video meeting accordingly.
Effective Call Management
917 area phone numbers help your business effectively manage calls. With Vitel Global, you have options such as call flipping, call forwarding, call parking, call stacking, call monitoring, call delegation, call screening, one-touch calling, call logs, automatic call recording, caller ID, and many more.
Get More from Your 917 Area Code Phone Number
Vitel Global understands what elevates your communication system to top-rated. Hence, we offer advanced features designed to make your communication more efficient.
Get your number today!What Advantages Does a Vitel Global 917 Area Code Phone Number Offer to Empower Your Business?
Vitel Global provides a business phone number that connects you to a city recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Places for Business and Careers." This service includes an efficient communication platform offered at competitive prices.
Get Started in Minutes
Once you sign up with us, you can easily navigate the process of selecting a local telephone number for your business and tailor it according to your needs.
Diverse Collection of Business Telephone Numbers
You can easily add multiple local 917 area code New York phone numbers for use by teams, employees, or different locations instantly. Select from diverse virtual phone numbers in the USA with just a click.
No Need for Additional Hardware Phone System
You can manage all communication from your existing hardware phone system; without the need for additional hardware setup. You can make and receive calls from your mobile, laptop, computer, or any other smart device, provided you have an internet connection.
Keep Your Personal Number Private
You can easily distinguish between private and business calls, and accordingly, you can respond to calls outside of business hours. Vitel Global's advanced telephony solutions equip businesses with powerful tools to enhance business performance within the 917 area code.
Improved Customer Experience
Customizing your 917 area code phone number menu to fit your business needs is simple with the Vitel Global dashboard. Effortlessly manage calls using features such as call forwarding, call flipping, call stacking, and much more. This enables you to handle communication across various modes from a single location and manage your communication history. You can maintain business hours, customize caller IDs, send voicemail greetings, automate responses, and more.
Get a 917 Area Code Phone Number to Build a New York Local Presence
With a local 917 area code New York number, you can confidently reach local customers in New York State. Local numbers are generally more accepted than international ones, and you can have as many local numbers as necessary for your business.
Port Your 917 Area Code Phone Number to Vitel Global in a Few Steps
Do you want to port your 917 business phone number? You can seamlessly transfer your local virtual phone number in the USA to Vitel Global without losing your current number. Take advantage of our sophisticated porting service to access advanced VoIP features while keeping your existing 917 area code New York phone numbers for your business.
Port your number todayFAQs About 917 Area Code Phone Numbers
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How can I buy a 917 area code New York
number for my business?
When you sign up with Vitel Global, you will be directed to the dashboard, where you can select the area code number and add extensions of your choice. Additionally, you can purchase any local area code numbers as required for your business.
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Can I port my existing 917 area code phone number
to Vitel Global?
Yes, you can port any local 917 business phone number to Vitel Global. We do not bind our customers with any contracts.
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Can I forward calls from my 917 area code phone
number to other numbers?
Yes, you can forward calls to both local and international numbers.
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How does Vitel Global ensure data privacy and
security?
Vitel Global prioritizes data privacy and security by employing encryption, conducting regular audits, and complying with regulations to safeguard your calls and data.
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What is the activation time for my 917 virtual
phone number?
Once you sign up and select a plan based on your desired features and number of users, you'll gain access to the dashboard. From there, simply choose the area code 917 phone number and click "buy." Our technical team, available round the clock, will promptly reach out to activate your number within minutes.
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