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A 978 number gives you a real Lowell, Massachusetts number, tied to the Merrimack Valley cities of Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill. Pick your area code in the app and you can be calling and texting with it in minutes.
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Why choose a 978 virtual phone number?
Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill share the same code
These three Merrimack Valley cities all read as 978. If you split your time between them for work or family, a 978 number stays recognizable no matter which one you're calling from.
Boston and Cambridge run on 617, 857, and 339
If you're moving south into Boston or Cambridge for work or school, most local numbers there carry 617, 857, or 339. Keeping a 978 number lets you hold onto your Merrimack Valley identity while you settle into the city.
Lynn and Somerville lean on 781 and 339
Those two cities sit under a different overlay than Lowell. A 978 number makes it clear you're calling from north of the city, which matters if you're coordinating with people who live along that corridor.
Worcester sits outside the 978 map
Worcester is the state's second-largest city, but it's west of the Merrimack Valley and outside 978. Carrying a 978 number still marks you as coming from the Lowell area even when you're doing business further west.
Keep spam calls off your main line
People across the 978 region deal with a steady flow of robocalls and spam texts, based on what many report about unwanted calls. A second number for online listings, apps, and forms keeps that traffic off your personal phone.
How to get a 978 phone number
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Get My 978 NumberAbout the 978 area code
Area code
978
State
Massachusetts
Overlay codes
339, 351, 617, 781, 857
Cities served
12+
The 978 area code covers Lowell and the Merrimack Valley cities of Lawrence and Haverhill in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Lynn sit under the neighboring 617, 857, 339, and 781 codes, while Worcester, the state's second-largest city, falls outside the 978 map entirely.
All of these numbers, 978 included, run on Eastern Time. Massachusetts uses overlay codes rather than splitting the region by geography, so 978, 351, 617, 781, 857, and 339 numbers can belong to neighbors without saying anything about who actually lives next door.
People in the 978 area deal with a steady stream of spam calls and robocalls, based on what many in the region report about unwanted calls. Keeping a second number for classifieds, dating apps, or online forms means that traffic lands somewhere other than your main phone.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Lowell?
The Merrimack Valley around Lowell has shifted from its mill-era roots into a mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing work.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics around Lowell are a steady source of jobs for the surrounding Merrimack Valley communities.
Higher education
Lowell is home to a public university campus, which brings students, staff, and researchers through the area year-round.
Manufacturing and logistics
The Merrimack Valley has long been home to manufacturing and mill-era industry, and that legacy still shapes warehousing and production work in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 978 phone number?
You can pick a 978 number and start using it in minutes, right from the Ghost app. Choose your area code, pick a number, and you're set.
Can I text with a 978 number, not just call?
Yes. A 978 number from Ghost handles both calling and texting, so you can use it for the same things you'd use your main number for, just kept separate.
Do I have to live near Lowell to get a 978 number?
No. You can choose a 978 number in the app no matter where you actually live, and use it for calling and texting from your phone.
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