Get a local New Jersey phone number with Phoner

Phoner: Second Phone Number makes it easy to sign up for a New Jersey local number in minutes. Simply download the app and start calling and texting today!

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New Jersey Phone Numbers

Use cases for a New Jersey second phone number include dating, buying and selling goods online, and small businesses. New Jersey has 10 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 New Jersey and how you can get a local number quickly and easily.

New Jersey area codes are helpful for businesses looking to expand and grow across the state. You can use a local New Jersey 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 New Jersey area code numbers are available?

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

201

This NJ area code serves a northeast portion of the state and includes Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and Hoboken.

551

An overlay of the 201 area code.

609

This New Jersey area code covers the central and southeast sections of the state including Trenton, Atlantic City, and Pleasantville.

640

An overlay of area code 640.

732

Covers the East Coast and includes the cities of Toms River, New Brunswick, Lakewood, and Perth Amboy.

848

An overlay of area code 732 on the eastern portion of the state.

856

Located on the southwest portion of the state and covers Camden, Vineland, and Millville.

862

This NJ area code covers the northern part of the state and includes Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and East Orange.

908

Western New Jersey area code that services Elizabeth, Plainfield, Linden, Summit.

973

An overlay of area code 862 in the north portion 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey's diverse economy is driven by a range of industries contributing to its growth and development. Here are some of the most popular industries in New Jersey:

  1. Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences: New Jersey is a hub for pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, home to numerous pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and medical technology firms.

  2. Technology and Information Services: New Jersey's thriving technology sector includes software development, IT services, and digital innovation, hosting tech companies providing a wide range of solutions and services.

  3. Financial Services: New Jersey boasts a significant financial services industry, encompassing banking, insurance, investment firms, and financial technology companies, benefitting from its proximity to major financial centers like New York City.

  4. Healthcare and Medical Services: Renowned hospitals, medical centers, research institutions, and healthcare providers make New Jersey a hub for medical research, biotechnology, and healthcare services.

  5. Retail and Consumer Goods: New Jersey's strong retail and consumer goods industry includes shopping centers, malls, and retail establishments, benefiting from its strategic location and consumer base.

  6. Manufacturing: New Jersey's manufacturing sector includes chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, machinery, and food processing, supported by a skilled workforce and robust transportation infrastructure.

  7. Logistics and Transportation

  8. Aerospace and Defense

  9. Renewable Energy and Environmental Technologies

  10. Education and Research

New Jersey's economy is further enriched by industries such as real estate and construction, entertainment and media, professional services, arts and culture, and tourism.

How to get a New Jersey number

  1. Download the Phoner Second Phone Number app on iOS, Android, Desktop
  2. Search by state for the New Jersey 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 New Jersey number through Phoner

Get started in minutes

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

Call recording

Record calls to listen to later. Perfect for business, work, or side projects. 

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 New Jersey local numbers.

No contract

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Frequently asked questions about local numbers

How do I get a local New Jersey phone number?

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Download Phoner here, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘New Jersey’ 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 New Jersey phone number?

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Yes you can. To purchase a number, download Phoner here, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘New Jersey’ 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 New Jersey local area codes?

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You can find the New Jersey local area codes here

How many New Jersey phone numbers can I have?

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Phoner allows you to have as many New Jersey phone numbers as you want. You can keep as little as one New Jersey 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 New Jersey number, simply tap on "Select new Phoner number", then choose "New Jersey" from the list of US states, and pick a number in a local New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey area code numbers are available?

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With Phoner you can get a phone number from any area code in New Jersey (or any state) without needing to live there. Get local New Jersey 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 New Jersey phone number while living anywhere in the United States.