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Alabama Phone Numbers

Use cases for a Alabama second phone number include dating, buying and selling goods online, and small businesses. Alabama has 6 area codes that cover the entire state. The larger cities have several local area codes that cover the region, while the more dispersed regions of the state have fewer phone number area codes. Check out some stats about Alabama and how you can get a local number quickly and easily.

Alabama area codes are helpful for businesses looking to expand and grow across the state. You can use a local Alabama number to separate life and business - as you can keep your work conversations in one place and life conversations with friends in a separate place.

A local number is a different phone number that is specific to a region, county or city. Each temporary US phone number is distinguished by three digits that precede the actual phone number.

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What Alabama area code numbers are available?

Call and text people in Alabama with a local phone number. Below is a full summary of the local Alabama area codes:

205

Covers Alabama's central west border and includes Jefferson, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa counties. Serves larger cities like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabaster, Bessemer.

251

This area code covers Southwestern Alabama and includes cities such as Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe.

256

Covers Alabama's north and northeast corner of the state, and serves Huntsville, Decatur, Gadsden, Anniston-Oxford, and The Shoals Metropolitan Areas.

334

This area code covers Alabama's southeast corner, and serves Montgomery, Auburn, Opelika, Dothan.

659

An overlay for the 205 area code, covers central west border of the state - serves the greater Birmingham area.

938

An overlay for the 256 area code, covers the northeast corner of the state.

Use cases

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Buying + Selling

Avoid spam + clingy men / women by using Phoner to stay safe while dating. Give your Phoner number to matches from online dating sites while you chat. After you meet up, you can give them your real number once you verify that you want to text or call them.

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Business

Get a work or business phone number. No more guessing who is calling or texting you - keep work separate from play. Get your personal time back, set up business hours and a second caller ID just for business clients.

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Online dating

If you’re selling on Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, stay safe by giving out a Phoner number for people to contact you through. You can delete and create different numbers for each time you sell so that buyers don’t spam you after the item is sold.

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Build a local presence

Using a local phone number strengthens your presence in a particular local area. Reaching out to your target audience or friends with this number increases the chances of them answering the call. Individuals are more inclined to pick up the phone when they perceive it's a local business calling. If they don't recognize the number, they might be hesitant to respond.

What are some of the most popular industries in Alabama?

Alabama has a diverse economy with various industries driving its growth and development. Here are some of the most popular industries in Alabama:

  1. Automotive Manufacturing: Alabama is a major player in the automotive industry, ranking in the Top 5 Auto-Producing states, hosting manufacturing plants for several global automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota. Vehicles are now Alabama’s number one export. The state's automotive sector includes assembly plants, parts suppliers, and research and development facilities.

  2. Aerospace and Defense: Alabama has a strong aerospace and defense industry. The state is home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, which conducts research and development for space exploration. Over 300 aerospace companies have operations in the state, including aerospace companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Airbus.

  3. Chemical Manufacturing: Alabama has a significant chemical manufacturing sector. The state produces chemicals, plastics, rubber products, and pharmaceuticals. The presence of petrochemical feedstocks and a skilled workforce contribute to this industry's growth. More than 10,000 individuals are employed by this industry.

  4. Agriculture and Forestry: Alabama has a strong agricultural sector, producing a variety of crops such as cotton, peanuts, pecans, poultry, and timber. The state's forestry industry supports timber production, wood products manufacturing, and paper mills. Alabama is the US’ second largest producer of pulp and paper.

  5. Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery: Alabama has a diverse manufacturing sector beyond automotive and chemicals. The state produces industrial machinery, appliances, metal products, fabricated metal parts, pipes, and electrical equipment.

  6. Healthcare Services: Alabama has a growing healthcare sector, providing medical services to its residents. The state has hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and healthcare providers offering a range of healthcare services.

  7. Information Technology and Software Development

  8. Education and Research

  9. Energy and Utilities

  10. Tourism and Hospitality

These industries, along with others such as retail, construction, financial services, and professional services, contribute to Alabama's economy, job opportunities, and overall development.

How to get a Alabama number

  1. Download the Phoner Second Phone Number app on iOS, Android, Desktop
  2. Search by state for the Alabama number that you need
  3. Purchase the number that is perfect for you
  4. Use the Phoner app to communicate with friends, family, and customers
    1. a. Send texts and make phone calls like you already do on your current phone
    2. b. Use additional features like Caller ID and Call Recorder to simplify your life
  5. Communicate with ease!

Why you should sign up for a Alabama number through Phoner

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Set up as many local Alabama phone numbers as you need in minutes, not hours. 

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Multiple Numbers, One Device

  1. You can set up and activate multiple phone numbers, in multiple area codes, on your current phone. No need to purchase a second device.
  2. Keep your current phone number and add Alabama local numbers.

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Frequently asked questions about local numbers

How do I get a local Alabama phone number?

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Download Phoner here, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Alabama’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.

Can you buy a local Alabama phone number?

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Yes you can. To purchase a number, download Phoner here, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Alabama’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.

What are the Alabama local area codes?

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You can find the Alabama local area codes here

How many Alabama phone numbers can I have?

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Phoner allows you to have as many Alabama phone numbers as you want. You can keep as little as one Alabama local number, or as many as five or six if you like!

You can think of Phoner a "one device, many numbers". To add another Alabama number, simply tap on "Select new Phoner number", then choose "Alabama" from the list of US states, and pick a number in a local Alabama area code that you like. The number will be automatically added to your account for you to call and text from.

Can I port my existing Alabama number to Phoner?

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Yes, you can port your current phone number to Phoner. This simply means moving your existing phone number from your current provider and hosting it within the Phoner platform. We are working on an automated process, for now please email our support team so they can manually port your number.

What Alabama area code numbers are available?

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With Phoner you can get a phone number from any area code in Alabama (or any state) without needing to live there. Get local Alabama phone numbers in minutes.

Phoner opens up a lot of possibilities - without needing to live somewhere to access certain area codes. You can now get a work phone number, small business phone number, phone number for buying & selling goods on Craigslist, Facebook, eBay using a local Alabama phone number while living anywhere in the United States.