Serve Biloxi's casino operations, NASA Stennis Space Center's test teams, and Ingalls Shipbuilding's contractor network with a 228 Mississippi Gulf Coast virtual number. Instant activation, 24/7 routing included.
Area code 228 covers Mississippi's Gulf Coast — Biloxi and Gulfport's $3B+ gaming and resort economy, the Port of Gulfport's container and refrigerated cargo trade, and the NASA Stennis Space Center, the primary testing site for US rocket propulsion.
From Jackson to Meridian 228 covers the Deep South region of Mississippi.
Biloxi is home to 12+ major casinos and is the third-largest gaming destination in the US. Hospitality and service businesses need a recognised 228 credential.
NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County is Mississippi's largest single-site employer. Defence and aerospace contractors serving Stennis need a local 228 number.
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula is the largest private employer in Mississippi. The entire Gulf Coast maritime supply chain expects local 228 numbers from credible vendors.
228 was split from 601 in 1997, giving the Gulf Coast its own distinct identity — separate from the Jackson-based interior market, with deep roots in maritime and gaming.
Every 228 number includes fourteen features for the Mississippi Gulf Coast's 24/7 economy — call queuing for Biloxi's casino floors, routing for Stennis Space Center's continuous test schedule, and IVR for Ingalls Shipbuilding's contractor teams.
Redirect every call to any device — mobile, desk phone, or laptop. Set rules by time, caller, or team.
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Browse 228 numbers by Biloxi, Gulfport, or Pascagoula prefix — or port your existing Mississippi Gulf Coast number for free.
Choose a plan for your 228 team — casino hospitality, Stennis Space Center contractor, or Ingalls Shipbuilding supplier, every feature included.
Route your 228 number with Central Time rules for the Gulf Coast's 24/7 gaming operations and NASA Stennis's continuous test-firing schedule.
Receive 228 calls anywhere — Biloxi's casino operators, Pascagoula's shipbuilders, and Hancock County's aerospace community all see a local number.
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The 228 area code follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6). TKOS routing rules, business hours, and call schedules all respect this time zone automatically — no manual configuration needed.
Yes — porting your existing 228 number to TKOS is completely free. Most Mississippi port-ins complete in 5–10 business days with zero downtime, and your 228 calls keep routing normally throughout the transition.
Most 228 port-ins finish in 5–10 business days with zero downtime. Your 228 number keeps routing calls normally until the transfer is fully complete — no interruption to your business.
Yes. Every TKOS 228 number supports two-way SMS and MMS. Send and receive texts from the web dashboard, mobile app, or desktop — using the same 228 number your customers already know.
Yes. The TKOS mobile app lets you call, text, and manage your 228 number from any iOS or Android device. Your 228 number appears on all outbound calls — no SIM swap needed.
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