Skip to content
DialPhone

Local numbers · Lowell, MA

978 Area Code Phone Numbers for Lowell Businesses

Instant local presence in Lowell. No contracts, no setup fees.

Why Your Business Needs a 978 Area Code Number

  • Local trust: Lowell customers are far more likely to answer a local number than an unknown or out-of-area one.
  • Instant setup: get your 978 number in under 2 minutes, with no hardware.
  • Keep your personal number private: route business calls and texts through a dedicated 978 line.

Where a 978 Number Reaches Your Customers

The 978 area code covers the Northeastern Massachusetts. A 978 line reads as local to customers across Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, Salem and Gloucester: the prefix they already recognize and are more likely to pick up than an unknown out-of-area or toll-free number.

Because 978 shares its territory with the 351 overlay, every local call in the area uses 10-digit dialing. If a clean 978 number is scarce, an overlay line still covers the exact same Northeastern Massachusetts: so you never lose local presence.

978 has served the Northeastern Massachusetts since 1997, so a 978 number carries settled local credibility rather than the out-of-town look of a random cell or 1-800 line. That recognition is what turns a cold call into an answered one.

Everything Included With Your 978 Number

  • Unlimited calling & texting
  • AI receptionist (English, Spanish & French)
  • Call recording & transcription
  • Voicemail to email
  • Mobile + desktop apps
  • 99.999% uptime SLA

Get Your 978 Number in 3 Steps

  1. Sign up free: no credit card needed.
  2. Choose your 978 area code number from available inventory.
  3. Start calling and texting immediately on any device.

Simple Pricing for Lowell Businesses

From $24/user/month: includes your 978 local number and all features above.

Start 14-Day Free Trial →

Why a Local 978 Number Matters for Your Business

The 978 area code covers Massachusetts's North Shore and Merrimack Valley, a dense business corridor stretching from Lowell and Lawrence to Gloucester and Newburyport. A local 978 number signals to clients in this region that you are part of their community, not a distant vendor calling in.

The 978 Business Market

The 978 zone connects two distinct economic ecosystems: Lowell and Lawrence, with their manufacturing heritage and growing immigrant business communities, and the affluent North Shore towns of Andover, Newburyport, and Gloucester. The region sits within commuting distance of Boston, making it a hub for professionals and small businesses who want local roots without downtown costs.

Local Numbers Drive Real Results

North Shore Massachusetts clients respond strongly to local area-code recognition. A familiar 978 prefix builds immediate trust in a region where community ties and local relationships drive business decisions.

978 covers Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport, Gloucester, Andover, Methuen, Salem, and the communities of Massachusetts's North Shore.

Get a 978 North Shore Massachusetts number today, instant activation, no contracts, no setup fees.

978 Area Code Numbers FAQ

Can I get a 978 area code number today?

Yes. Sign up at DialPhone and choose your 978 number instantly, no waiting, no paperwork.

Which cities does a 978 number cover?

The 978 area code serves the Northeastern Massachusetts, including Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, Salem and Gloucester. A 978 line reads as local to customers across that area.

Can I port my existing 978 number to DialPhone?

Yes. Number porting is free and takes 2-5 business days, with no downtime on your 978 line.

Does a 978 number work on my mobile phone?

Yes. The DialPhone mobile app (iOS and Android) lets you call and text from your 978 number on any device.

Get your 978 number today.

Instant local presence in Lowell. 14-day free trial, no card. Free porting in 2-5 business days.

Call sales Start free trial