Area code 203

Local phone numbers for area code 203: Great for sales and customer teams

Local phone numbers provide a way for businesses to establish a local presence in a given area without having to set up a physical office while instilling a sense of trust.

If your business has prospects in Connecticut, having a 203 area code phone number can be beneficial in many ways, which we'll go into more detail later. It's also easier for customers in the Bridgeport area to contact you. When you buy a local number from Dialpad, you get far more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad’s paid plans come with a local number included, in this case a number with a local 203 area code. This is along with unified communications features like phone calls, video conferencing, SMS/MMS messaging and team messages, and more—all from one intuitive, easy-to-use desktop or mobile app:

The lowest plan starts at just $15/user/month, which also includes unlimited calling in the US and Canada!

Next, let’s look at why you might need a 203 area code.

Where is area code 203?

The 203 area code is located in southwestern Connecticut, which is in the Eastern time zone. 203 serves Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, and Norwalk.

The 203 area code was created in 1947. It was split in 1995 to update some of the phone numbers to area code 860. In 2009, area code 475 was created and is now an overlay to 203, serving the same area.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 203 area code number

Why your business needs a Bridgeport area code phone number

There are approximately 150,000 people in Bridgeport—that's a lot of potential customers! If you're a business owner with existing customers or potential prospects in the Bridgeport area, you should definitely consider getting a 203 area code phone number for your business.

With a local phone number, your business can immediately establish familiarity and credibility when connecting with people based in Connecticut.

Get your 203 area code business phone number in 4 easy steps

It’s super-easy to look up area codes and add a local number in Dialpad. When you sign up for a free 14-day trial, which takes just a few minutes, you’ll also be set up with a phone number with your area code of choice—in this case, a 203 area code.

Or, if you’re already with Dialpad, it’s easy to add another VoIP number or do an area code lookup too:

Step 1. Navigate to Settings

Step 2. Choose “Add a Number”

Step 3. Check your local licenses and add a business phone line

Step 4. Confirm the new phone number or select it from the Change menu.

That’s it!