Get a local 978 virtual phone number — instant activation, call forwarding, SMS/MMS, and 20+ features included. Establish a real Massachusetts presence from anywhere in the world.
The 978 area code serves Massachusetts (MA), covering Boston and surrounding communities. A local 978 number builds trust with customers in the New England region.
From Boston to Brockton 978 covers the New England region of Massachusetts.
A 978 number tells Boston customers you're local — and local numbers get answered far more often than toll-free lines.
Local numbers in Massachusetts are answered up to 4× more often. A 978 number signals genuine New England presence.
Active since 1995, 978 is instantly recognised across Massachusetts as a legitimate local area code.
Activate a 978 number instantly and route every call, text, and voicemail to any device — anywhere in the world.
Fourteen professional capabilities built into every 978 number in Massachusetts — hover any row to spotlight what it does and what's included.
Redirect every call to any device — mobile, desk phone, or laptop. Set rules by time, caller, or team.
Four steps. Five minutes. No technical setup, no hardware required.
Search available 978 numbers by city or prefix, or port your existing Boston number for free.
Flexible monthly plans for any team size — every 978 feature included on every plan.
Set up forwarding, voicemail, and IVR from the dashboard — your 978 number is live in seconds.
Receive 978 calls and texts on any device in Massachusetts — no hardware, no carrier delays.
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The 978 area code was introduced in 1995 and serves the New England region of Massachusetts.
Yes. Studies consistently show local area code numbers are answered up to 4× more often than toll-free or out-of-state numbers. A 978 number signals to Boston and Worcester customers that you're a genuine local business.
Yes. TKOS is built for distributed teams. Your staff in Boston, Springfield, or anywhere else in the world can make and receive calls that show a local 978 caller ID — from any device, no matter where they're located.
Yes. Call recording is included on every TKOS plan at no extra charge. Recordings are stored securely in your dashboard, ready for training, compliance, or quality review.
Yes. TKOS business-hours routing lets you define open and closed schedules in Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5). After-hours calls automatically roll to voicemail, another number, or a custom message — no manual switching.
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