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The 716 area code is Buffalo's phone number, covering the city and the surrounding Niagara Frontier. You can pick a 716 number right in the Ghost app and start calling and texting in minutes, no new SIM card or plan required.
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Why choose a 716 virtual phone number?
Look like a local to Buffalo buyers
If you're selling something online in Buffalo or Cheektowaga, a 716 number on your listing tells buyers you're nearby. That local familiarity gets more replies than an out-of-area number.
Dating in the Buffalo area
A 716 number signals you're actually in the area, whether you're based in Buffalo, West Seneca, or Lackawanna. It's one less thing a match has to wonder about.
Job hunting in Western New York
Employers in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Lockport tend to notice a local area code on a resume or application. A 716 number keeps your job search grounded in the region you're applying to.
Moving to or from the region
If you're relocating to Buffalo, North Tonawanda, or Jamestown, you can set up a 716 number before you arrive. If you're leaving the area, you can keep your 716 number so old friends and contacts don't need a new one.
Separate your work and personal life
Give out a 716 number for freelance work, side hustles, or errands like an apartment search in Buffalo, and keep your personal line for family and close friends.
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Get My 716 NumberAbout the 716 area code
Area code
716
State
New York
Cities served
12+
The 716 area code covers Buffalo and the surrounding Niagara Frontier, including Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Jamestown, Lockport, and Lackawanna. It's the main phone number identity for this corner of Western New York.
This code stands alone in its region. There's no overlay to juggle and no extra digit to dial, just one area code across the whole service area.
The region runs on the America/New_York timezone, the same as the rest of the Eastern time zone. Calling contacts in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or anywhere else in the 716 footprint means no timezone math.
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Local economy
Why do business in Buffalo?
Buffalo anchors the 716 region as a longtime center for manufacturing, healthcare, and education in Western New York, with smaller cities like Niagara Falls and Jamestown adding their own industrial and service bases.
Healthcare
Buffalo hosts a cluster of hospitals and medical practices that serve patients across the Niagara Frontier, making healthcare one of the region's largest employers.
Manufacturing
Western New York has a long manufacturing base, with plants and suppliers around Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Lackawanna still driving local jobs.
Education
Colleges and universities in and around Buffalo bring students and staff into the area year-round, supporting local housing, retail, and services.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 716 phone number?
You can get a 716 number in the Ghost app in minutes. Pick the area code, choose your number, and you're ready to call and text.
Which cities use the 716 area code?
The 716 area code serves Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Jamestown, Lockport, and Lackawanna.
Do I need to change my phone plan to get a 716 number?
No. Ghost adds a second number on top of your existing phone. You keep your current phone and plan and just add the 716 number in the app.
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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