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Why choose a 704 virtual phone number?
Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia read as one place
Charlotte anchors a metro that runs through Concord and Gastonia. A 704 number fits that whole stretch, so contacts across the metro see a number that looks like it belongs there.
Winston-Salem and High Point carry 704 numbers too
704 isn't only a Charlotte code. People in Winston-Salem and High Point carry it as well, so a 704 number doesn't mark you as calling in from somewhere else.
980 is an overlay, not a different territory
980 was layered onto the same ground as 704 instead of splitting it. Either code reads as local to anyone in the Charlotte area.
Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville draw from the same pool
The towns ringing Charlotte, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville, all use 704 and 980. A number from either code fits in whether you're selling something or meeting people anywhere in that ring.
Keep unwanted callers off your main line
Marketplace buyers, matches, and cold callers all end up with whichever number you hand out. Give out a separate 704 number and keep the calls you don't want away from the phone you actually rely on.
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Get My 704 NumberAbout the 704 area code
Area code
704
State
North Carolina
Overlay code
980
Cities served
12+
704 covers Charlotte and stretches through Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville. Many residents further into the Piedmont Triad, in Winston-Salem and High Point, carry 704 numbers as well. The overlay code 980 was added to the same territory rather than a new one, so both codes serve one region.
The whole area runs on Eastern Time. Because 980 overlays 704 instead of covering separate ground, a number in either code reads the same way to everyone in the region, whether they're in Charlotte or out toward Concord and Gastonia.
Like most of the country, people around Charlotte deal with a steady stream of unwanted sales calls and robocalls on their main number. Handing out a separate 704 number for selling, dating, or job hunting keeps that traffic off the phone you actually use every day.
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Local economy
Why do business in Charlotte?
The Charlotte area mixes a large financial sector with logistics and manufacturing spread across its surrounding cities.
Finance and banking
Charlotte is one of the country's major banking centers, drawing workers from across the region into its financial sector.
Logistics and distribution
The area's position along major highways and rail lines makes it a hub for logistics and distribution companies serving the Southeast.
Manufacturing
Cities like Concord, Gastonia, and Kannapolis carry a manufacturing base rooted in the region's textile history.
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Frequently asked questions
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Can I choose 704 or 980?
Yes. You can pick 704 or 980 when you set up your number, whichever fits how you want to show up to contacts in the Charlotte area.
Do I need a second phone to use a 704 number?
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