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The 970 area code covers northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland, along with Boulder, Longmont, and Broomfield. It reads as local to anyone in that stretch of the Front Range, and you can pick it in the Ghost app in a few taps. No new SIM or plan required, just choose the code and start using the number in minutes.
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Get My 970 NumberAbout the 970 area code
Area code
970
State
Colorado
Overlay codes
303, 720
Cities served
12+
The 970 area code serves northern Colorado, anchored by Fort Collins and reaching into Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont, and Broomfield, plus Thornton and Westminster at its southern edge. It's the main code for the towns and college communities strung along the northern Front Range.
970 stands on its own and doesn't share an overlay with another code. To the south, the Denver metro area is served by 303 and 720, so calls heading into that region cross into different area codes rather than sharing 970's territory.
The entire 970 region runs on Mountain Time (America/Denver). Calling between Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and the rest of the area means no time zone math, and calls into the Denver metro on 303 or 720 stay on the same clock too.
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Local economy
Why do business in Fort Collins?
The 970 region stretches from Fort Collins and Greeley through Loveland, Longmont, and Boulder, a mix of college towns, agricultural communities, and growing suburbs along the northern Front Range.
Higher education
Fort Collins and Boulder are home to major universities, which drive steady demand for housing, tutoring, and part-time work tied to the academic calendar.
Agriculture
Greeley and the surrounding plains support farming and ranching operations that anchor the regional economy outside the college towns.
Healthcare
Growing cities like Loveland, Longmont, and Broomfield rely on expanding healthcare and medical services to keep pace with new residents moving into the area.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 970 phone number?
You can pick a 970 number in the Ghost app and start calling and texting with it in minutes. There's no waiting on paperwork or a new SIM card.
Which cities use the 970 area code?
970 covers Fort Collins, Thornton, Westminster, Greeley, Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, and Broomfield, making it the main area code across northern Colorado's Front Range.
Does 970 share an overlay with another area code?
No. 970 stands alone for its region. The Denver metro to the south uses 303 and 720, but those are separate area codes covering different territory.
How much does Ghost cost?
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